How to pronounce faugh
Say it like FAW. Faugh is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- FAW
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Faugh pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of faugh
American and British speakers say faugh in essentially the same way: /fɔ/ in the US and /fɔː/ in the UK.
British respelling: FAW.
What does faugh mean?
- An exclamation of contempt, or of disgust, especially for a smell.
Where does faugh come from?
Onomatopoeic.
Words that rhyme with faugh
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of faugh.
Questions about saying faugh
How do you pronounce faugh?
Say FAW. The American pronunciation is /fɔ/. In British English it is /fɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in faugh?
Faugh is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: FAW.
Do Americans and Brits say faugh the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /fɔ/ and the British form is /fɔː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.