How do you pronounce "plugging"?

In American English: /ˈplʌgɪŋ/ (PLUHG-ing). In British English: /plˈʌɡɪŋ/ (PL-uhg). In Canadian English: /ˈplʌgɪŋ/ (PLUHG-ing). In Australian English: /plˈʌɡɪŋ/ (PL-uhg).

Is "plugging" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈplʌgɪŋ/ (PLUHG-ing), while in British English it's /plˈʌɡɪŋ/ (PL-uhg).

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plugging

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/ˈplʌgɪŋ/

PLUHG-ing

Syllable Breakdown

plʌgplug·ɪŋging

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