How to Pronounce "shrugging"
word
ˈʃɹəɡɪŋ
SHRUG-ing
ʃɹˈʌɡɪŋ
SHRUG-ing
Definition
The act of quickly lifting and lowering your shoulders, usually to show you don't know something, don't care, or are unsure.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈʃɹəɡɪŋ
British English
ʃɹˈʌɡɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHRUG-ing
UK
SHRUG-ing
Listen in Context
He was shrugging because he didn't know the answer.
She kept shrugging during the meeting.
The boy answered by shrugging.
I'm just shrugging it off; it's not a big deal.