How to pronounce frogmouth
Say it like FROG-mowth. Frogmouth has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FROG).
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- FROG
- mowth
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Frogmouth pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FROGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- mowthGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of frogmouth
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: FROG-mowth.
What does frogmouth mean?
- Any of several nocturnal, insectivorous birds, of the family Podargidae in the order Podargiformes, native to Australia and southern Asia
Where does frogmouth come from?
From frog + mouth, from its mouth shape.
Questions about saying frogmouth
How do you pronounce frogmouth?
Say FROG-mowth. The American pronunciation is /ˈfrɑɡˌmaʊθ/. In British English it is /ˈfrɒɡˌmaʊθ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in frogmouth?
Frogmouth has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FROG). Broken into parts: FROG · mowth.
Is frogmouth 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 /ˈfrɒɡˌmaʊθ/ (FROG-mowth).