How to Pronounce "earplug"
word
ˈiɹˌpɫəɡ/, /ˈɪɹˌpɫəɡ
EER-pluhg
ˈiəplʌɡ
EER-plug
Definition
A small object that is placed in the ear to block out noise or keep water out.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈiɹˌpɫəɡ/, /ˈɪɹˌpɫəɡ
British English
ˈiəplʌɡ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
EER-pluhg
UK
EER-plug
Listen in Context
She wears earplugs at night so she can sleep better.
Swimmers use earplugs to keep water out of their ears.
The factory workers wear earplugs to protect their ears from loud noise.
I can't find my earplugs anywhere—did you see them?