How to pronounce hedgehogginess
Say it like HEJ-hog-ih-nus. Hedgehogginess has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEJ).
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- HEJ
- hog
- ih
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hedgehogginess pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HEJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- hogKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hedgehogginess
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: HEJ-hog-ih-nus.
What does hedgehogginess mean?
- Hedgehoggy behavior or character; disagreeability; prickliness.
Where does hedgehogginess come from?
From hedgehoggy + -ness.
Questions about saying hedgehogginess
How do you pronounce hedgehogginess?
Say HEJ-hog-ih-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛdʒhɑɡɪnəs/. In British English it is /ˈhɛdʒhɒɡɪnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hedgehogginess?
Hedgehogginess has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEJ). Broken into parts: HEJ · hog · ih · nus.
Is hedgehogginess 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 /ˈhɛdʒhɒɡɪnəs/ (HEJ-hog-ih-nus).