How to Pronounce Thuggery

To pronounce "thuggery", say THUGG-ery — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

THUGG-ery

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💡 Tip for remembering “thuggery”

"thuggery" has 2 syllables: thugg-ery. It rhymes with skulduggery and puggaree, if that helps it stick.

What does thuggery mean?

noun

  1. The violent, criminal acts that are associated with thugs, and/or the fashion, manner of speaking, and demeanor associated with them.

Synonyms

thuggishnessthugness

Words that rhyme with thuggery

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

skulduggerypuggaree

Related words

banditryhooliganismbullyingviolencethuggingthugocracythugstarent-a-thug

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "thuggery"?▾

"Thuggery" has 2 syllables: thugg · ery.

What does "thuggery" mean?▾

Thuggery: The violent, criminal acts that are associated with thugs, and/or the fashion, manner of speaking, and demeanor associated with them.

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