How to pronounce groundhog
Say it like GROWND-hawg. Groundhog has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GROWND).
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- GROWND
- hawg
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Groundhog pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GROWNDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- hawgGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of groundhog
American and British speakers say groundhog in essentially the same way: /ˈɡraʊndˌhɔɡ/ in the US and /ˈɡraʊndhɒɡ/ in the UK.
British respelling: GROWND-hog.
What does groundhog mean?
- A red-brown marmot, Marmota monax, native to North America.
- The aardvark.
- Synonym of groundlubber
Where does groundhog come from?
From ground + hog.
Questions about saying groundhog
How do you pronounce groundhog?
Say GROWND-hawg. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡraʊndˌhɔɡ/. In British English it is /ˈɡraʊndhɒɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in groundhog?
Groundhog has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GROWND). Broken into parts: GROWND · hawg.
Do Americans and Brits say groundhog the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡraʊndˌhɔɡ/ and the British form is /ˈɡraʊndhɒɡ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.