How to Pronounce "sugars"
word
ˈʃʊɡɝz
SHU-gurz
ʃˈʊɡəz
SHU-guhz
Definition
Sugars are sweet substances found naturally in fruits and some vegetables or added to foods to make them taste sweet. In science, "sugars" refers to simple carbohydrates like glucose and fructose.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈʃʊɡɝz
British English
ʃˈʊɡəz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHU-gurz
UK
SHU-guhz
Listen in Context
Fruits contain natural sugars.
Some drinks have added sugars.
Too many sugars can be bad for your teeth.
Labels now show how much sugars are in each serving.