How to Pronounce "tugboat"
word
ˈtəɡˌboʊt
TUG-boht
tˈʌɡbəʊt
TUG-boht
Definition
A tugboat is a small, powerful boat used to pull or push larger ships, usually in harbors, docks, or narrow waters.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtəɡˌboʊt
British English
tˈʌɡbəʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TUG-boht
UK
TUG-boht
Listen in Context
The tugboat pulled the big ship into the harbor.
A tugboat is smaller than most ships.
The port has three tugboats ready for work.
Without a tugboat, those massive ships can't even dock on their own.