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Syllables

The word 'hugs' has one syllable.
ˈhʌgz


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Sound by Sound American English Phonetic Pronunciation of the word 'Hugs'

Practicing the sound by sound pronunciation table of the word 'Hugs' will help you improve your spoken American English.

#1: /h/
TongueThe position of the tongue depends on the sound that comes next.
LipsThe lips are open to let the air go through.
TeethThere is a separation between the teeth.
AirAir passes through the mouth.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords do not vibrate.
#2: /ʌ/
TongueThe tongue relaxes. The back of the tongue presses down a little bit. The tip of the tongue is forward.
LipsThe lips relax.
JawThe jaw drops.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#3: /g/
TongueThe back part of the tongue reaches up and touches the soft palate, cutting off the air. The tongue pulls away and the air flows.
LipsThe lips position depends on the sound that comes next.
AirFirst, the air stops. Then it flows.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#4: /z/
TongueThe tongue is behind the teeth.
TeethThe teeth remain clenched.
AirThe air flows through the tip of the tongue.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.

Examples of sentences with the word 'hugs'

Hugs are like happiness in a warm embrace!

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Hugs are happy, hip and hype Hugs are heavenly, hot and high Hugs are heartwarming, hilarious and wholesome Hugs are heroes, happy-go-lucky and hoorah! Hugs are hilarious, heartfelt and all around heavenly! Hugs heal, help, and make you feel hunky-dory!

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