How to Pronounce "earplugs"
word
ˈiɹˌpɫəɡz/, /ˈɪɹˌpɫəɡz
EER-pluhgz
ˈiəplʌɡz
EER-plugz
Definition
Small objects that you put into your ears to block out noise or protect your ears from water.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈiɹˌpɫəɡz/, /ˈɪɹˌpɫəɡz
British English
ˈiəplʌɡz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
EER-pluhgz
UK
EER-plugz
Listen in Context
I wear earplugs when I sleep.
He uses earplugs at the swimming pool.
The factory gives workers earplugs to protect their ears.
She can't sleep without her earplugs because of the noise outside.