How to pronounce frogpole
Say it like FROG-pohl. Frogpole has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FROG).
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- FROG
- pohl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Frogpole 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.
- pohlKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of frogpole
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: FROG-pohl.
What does frogpole mean?
- A young frog in the stage of development after tadpole and before froglet.
Where does frogpole come from?
Blend of frog + tadpole.
Questions about saying frogpole
How do you pronounce frogpole?
Say FROG-pohl. The American pronunciation is /ˈfrɑɡpoʊl/. In British English it is /ˈfrɒɡpoʊl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in frogpole?
Frogpole has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FROG). Broken into parts: FROG · pohl.
Is frogpole 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 /ˈfrɒɡpoʊl/ (FROG-pohl).