How to pronounce unplug
unplug
/ənˈplʌg/
2 syllables, stress on the second
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Unplug, sound by sound
| /ə/as in cup | A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open. |
| /n/as in no | Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose. |
| /p/as in pen | With a light puff of air at the start of a word. |
| /l/as in look | Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides. |
| /ʌ/as in cup | A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open. |
| /g/as in go | A voiced “g”. Do not turn it into “k” at the end of a word. |
In a sentence
I'll unplug the computer just in case.
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Questions and answers
How do you pronounce unplug?
Unplug is pronounced /ənˈplʌg/ in American English.
How many syllables are in unplug?
Unplug has 2 syllables.
Which syllable is stressed in unplug?
The second syllable: /ənˈplʌg/.