How to pronounce croagh
Say it like KROHG. Croagh is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KROHG
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Croagh pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KROHGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of croagh
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KROHG.
What does croagh mean?
- A hill or mountain in Ireland.
Where does croagh come from?
Borrowed from Irish cruach.
Words that rhyme with croagh
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of croagh.
Questions about saying croagh
How do you pronounce croagh?
Say KROHG. The American pronunciation is /kroʊɡ/. In British English it is /krəʊɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in croagh?
Croagh is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KROHG.
Is croagh 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 /krəʊɡ/ (KROHG).