How to pronounce goggle
Say it like GOG-ul. Goggle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOG).
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- GOG
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Goggle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GOGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of goggle
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: GOG-ul.
What does goggle mean?
- To stare (at something) with wide eyes.
- To roll the eyes.
- A wide-eyed stare or affected rolling of the eye.“Come and have a goggle at Fauzia’s new car!”
- A pair of protective eyeglasses.
Where does goggle come from?
From 14th century Middle English gogelen (“to roll (eyes), to look sideways”).
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Words that rhyme with goggle
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Questions about saying goggle
How do you pronounce goggle?
Say GOG-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɑɡəl/. In British English it is /ˈɡɒɡəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in goggle?
Goggle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOG). Broken into parts: GOG · ul.
Is goggle 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 /ˈɡɒɡəl/ (GOG-ul).