How to Pronounce "plague"
word
/ˈpɫeɪɡ/
playg
/plˈeɪɡ/
playg
Definition
A plague is a deadly disease that spreads quickly and affects many people. It can also mean anything that causes serious trouble over a long time, such as insects or ongoing problems.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈpɫeɪɡ/
British English
/plˈeɪɡ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
playg
UK
playg
Listen in Context
The city was hit by a plague many years ago.
Farmers are worried about a plague of insects this summer.
Bad luck seemed to plague him all year.
Our team has been plagued by injuries lately.