How do you pronounce "plugs"?

In American English: /ˈplʌgz/ (PLUHGZ). In British English: /plˈʌɡz/ (PL). In Canadian English: /ˈplʌgz/ (PLUHGZ). In Australian English: /plˈʌɡz/ (PL).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈplʌgz/ (PLUHGZ), while in British English it's /plˈʌɡz/ (PL).

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plugs

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/ˈplʌgz/

PLUHGZ

Syllable Breakdown

plʌgzplugs

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