How to pronounce fog
Say it like FOG. Fog is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- FOG
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fog pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FOGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of fog
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: FOG.
Other ways to say fog
Fog also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- FAWG /fɔɡ/
What does fog mean?
- droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground
- an atmosphere in which visibility is reduced because of a cloud of some substance
- confusion characterized by lack of clarity
- make less visible or unclear“The stars are obscured by the clouds”“the big elm tree obscures our view of the valley”
Where does fog come from?
Origin uncertain; but probably of North Germanic origin.
Words that rhyme with fog
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fog.
Questions about saying fog
How do you pronounce fog?
Say FOG. The American pronunciation is /fɑɡ/. In British English it is /fɒɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fog?
Fog is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: FOG.
Is fog 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 /fɒɡ/ (FOG).