How to Pronounce "slug away"
expression
ˈsɫəɡ/ /əˈweɪ
SLUG-uh-WAY
slˈʌɡ/ /ɐwˈeɪ
slug-UH-way
Definition
To work very hard and persistently, often on a difficult or tiring task over a period of time.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɫəɡ/ /əˈweɪ
British English
slˈʌɡ/ /ɐwˈeɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SLUG-uh-WAY
UK
slug-UH-way
Listen in Context
He slugs away at his studies every night.
We slugged away at the painting until it was finished.
She slugs away at her job every day.
I had to slug away at that report all weekend.