How to pronounce fogou
Say it like FOO-goo. Fogou has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOO).
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- FOO
- goo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fogou pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- gooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of fogou
American and British speakers say fogou in essentially the same way: /ˈfuɡu/ in the US and /ˈfuːɡuː/ in the UK.
British respelling: FOO-goo.
What does fogou mean?
- A Cornish souterrain, an underground, dry-stone-walled chamber open on two ends.
Where does fogou come from?
From Cornish fogo (“cave”); compare vug.
Questions about saying fogou
How do you pronounce fogou?
Say FOO-goo. The American pronunciation is /ˈfuɡu/. In British English it is /ˈfuːɡuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fogou?
Fogou has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOO). Broken into parts: FOO · goo.
Do Americans and Brits say fogou the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfuɡu/ and the British form is /ˈfuːɡuː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.