How to pronounce eclogue
Say it like EK-log. Eclogue has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK).
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US American/ˈɛklɑɡ/EK-log
UK British/ˈɛklɒɡ/EK-log
- EK
- log
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eclogue pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- logKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of eclogue
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: EK-log.
What does eclogue mean?
noun
- A pastoral poem, often in the form of a shepherd's monologue or a dialogue between shepherds.
Questions about saying eclogue
How do you pronounce eclogue?
Say EK-log. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛklɑɡ/. In British English it is /ˈɛklɒɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eclogue?
Eclogue has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK). Broken into parts: EK · log.
Is eclogue 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 /ˈɛklɒɡ/ (EK-log).