smuggling

/ˈsmʌɡlɪŋ/

Syllables smug·gling

Stress SMUG-gling

Phonics Breakdown

smug

/smʌɡ/

short u

gl

/ɡl/

consonant blend

ing

/ɪŋ/

nasal ng

Meaning

the illegal movement of goods into or out of a country

Sound Reference

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smug=/smʌg/(smug) + gl=/ɡl/(glass) + ing=/ɪŋ/(sing)

Example

Smuggling drugs across the border is a serious crime.