shrug

/ʃrʌɡ/

Syllables shrug

Stress SHRUG

Phonics Breakdown

shr

/ʃr/

consonant blend

u

/ʌ/

short u

g

/ɡ/

hard g

Meaning

to raise the shoulders slightly to show uncertainty or indifference

Sound Reference

💡

sh=/ʃ/(ship) + r=/r/(red) + u=/ʌ/(cup) + g=/ɡ/(go)

Example

He just shrugged when I asked him the question.