How to pronounce aasvogel
Say it like AHS-foh-gul. Aasvogel has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AHS).
- AHS
- foh
- gul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aasvogel pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- fohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- gulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of aasvogel
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: AHS-foh-gul.
What does aasvogel mean?
- Vulture.
Where does aasvogel come from?
Borrowed from Afrikaans aasvogel (“vulture”) (obsolete form of aasvoël), from Dutch aasvogel, from aas (“carrion”) + vogel (“bird”).
Questions about saying aasvogel
How do you pronounce aasvogel?
Say AHS-foh-gul. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑsˌfoʊɡəl/. In British English it is /ˈɑːsˌfəʊɡəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aasvogel?
Aasvogel has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AHS). Broken into parts: AHS · foh · gul.
Is aasvogel pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈɑːsˌfəʊɡəl/ (AHS-foh-gul).