how to pronounce earplug

/ˈɪɹˌplʌɡ/

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earplug is pronounced in two syllables

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meanings of earplug

noun:

A piece of protective gear meant to be inserted in the ear canal to protect the wearer's hearing from loud noises or the intrusion of water.

verb:

To fit with earplugs.

earplug frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word earplug occurs in english on average 0.1 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.

topics earplug can be related to

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1) business and work;