How to Pronounce "shrug"
word
ˈʃɹəɡ
SHRUHG
ʃɹˈʌɡ
SHRUG
Definition
To quickly lift and lower your shoulders, often to show that you do not know something or do not care.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈʃɹəɡ
British English
ʃɹˈʌɡ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHRUHG
UK
SHRUG
Listen in Context
He shrugged because he didn't know the answer.
She only shrugged when I asked her what happened.
Sometimes people shrug to show they don't care.
I just shrugged and moved on—it wasn’t a big deal.