To pronounce "tugboatman", say TUGB-oatm-an — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
tugboatman
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TUGB-oatm-an
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"tugboatman" has 3 syllables: tugb-oatm-an.
"Tugboatman" has 3 syllables: tugb · oatm · an.
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