How to Pronounce "chug along"
expression
ˈtʃəɡ/ /əˈɫɔŋ
CHUG-uh-LAWNG
tʃˈʌɡ/ /ɐlˈɒŋ
CHUG-uh-LONG
Definition
To move forward slowly but steadily, or to make consistent, gradual progress without stopping.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtʃəɡ/ /əˈɫɔŋ
British English
tʃˈʌɡ/ /ɐlˈɒŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
CHUG-uh-LAWNG
UK
CHUG-uh-LONG
Listen in Context
The old train chugs along the tracks every morning.
The project is chugging along, even if it's slow.
Despite the rain, the runners chugged along the path.
Work has been busy, but things are chugging along as usual.