How to pronounce clogwyn
Say it like KLOG-ween. Clogwyn has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLOG).
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- KLOG
- ween
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clogwyn pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLOGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- weenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of clogwyn
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KLOG-ween.
What does clogwyn mean?
- cliff, precipice
Where does clogwyn come from?
From Welsh clogwyn, clog.
Questions about saying clogwyn
How do you pronounce clogwyn?
Say KLOG-ween. The American pronunciation is /ˈklɑˌɡwin/. In British English it is /ˈklɒˌɡwiːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clogwyn?
Clogwyn has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLOG). Broken into parts: KLOG · ween.
Is clogwyn pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈklɒˌɡwiːn/ (KLOG-ween).