How to Pronounce "thug"
word
/ˈθəɡ/
thuhg
/θˈʌɡ/
thuhg
Definition
A thug is a violent person, usually someone who threatens or attacks others, often involved in criminal activities.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈθəɡ/
British English
/θˈʌɡ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
thuhg
UK
thuhg
Listen in Context
The police arrested a thug last night.
A group of thugs broke the windows.
People are afraid of the neighborhood thug.
He acts tough, but he's not really a thug.