How to Pronounce "tug at"
expression
ˈtəɡ/ /ˈæt
TUHG-at
tˈʌɡ/ /ˈæt
TUG-at
Definition
To pull something gently or repeatedly, often with some effort; also used figuratively to describe something affecting your emotions.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtəɡ/ /ˈæt
British English
tˈʌɡ/ /ˈæt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TUHG-at
UK
TUG-at
Listen in Context
The little boy tugged at his mother's sleeve.
She tugged at the rope to see if it was strong.
The puppy keeps tugging at my shoelaces.
That sad movie really tugged at my heartstrings.