How to Pronounce "slug it out"
expression
ˈsɫəɡ/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈaʊt
SLUH-git-OWT
slˈʌɡ/ /ˈɪt/ /ˈaʊt
slug-IT-OWT
Definition
To compete, fight, or argue with great determination until there is a clear winner, often in a tough or direct way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɫəɡ/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈaʊt
British English
slˈʌɡ/ /ˈɪt/ /ˈaʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SLUH-git-OWT
UK
slug-IT-OWT
Listen in Context
The two teams will slug it out in the final match.
They decided to slug it out instead of talking.
We watched the candidates slug it out on TV.
After hours of arguing, they just wanted to slug it out and be done with it.