How do you pronounce "shrug"?

In American English: /ˈʃrʌg/ (SHRUHG). In British English: /ʃɹˈɐg/ (SHR). In Canadian English: /ˈʃrʌg/ (SHRUHG). In Australian English: /ʃɹˈʌɡ/ (SHR).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈʃrʌg/ (SHRUHG), while in British English it's /ʃɹˈɐg/ (SHR).

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shrug

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/ˈʃrʌg/

SHRUHG

Syllable Breakdown

ʃrʌgshrug

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