smuggle

/ˈsmʌɡəl/

Syllables smug·gle

Stress SMUG-gle

Phonics Breakdown

smug

/smʌɡ/

short u

gle

/ɡəl/

-le syllable

Meaning

to secretly and illegally transport goods or people

Sound Reference

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smug=/smʌɡ/(smug) + gle=/ɡəl/(giggle)

Example

They tried to smuggle gold across the border.