How to pronounce flog
Say it like FLOG. Flog is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- FLOG
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flog pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLOGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of flog
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: FLOG.
What does flog mean?
- To whip or scourge as punishment.
- To use something to extreme; to abuse.
- To sell.
Where does flog come from?
Alternatively, a back-formation from flogger, from Low German flogger (“a flail”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with flog
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of flog.
Questions about saying flog
How do you pronounce flog?
Say FLOG. The American pronunciation is /flɑɡ/. In British English it is /flɒɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flog?
Flog is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: FLOG.
Is flog 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 /flɒɡ/ (FLOG).