How to pronounce hedgerow
Say it like HEJ-roh. Hedgerow has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEJ).
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- HEJ
- roh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hedgerow 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.
- rohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of hedgerow
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HEJ-roh.
What does hedgerow mean?
- A row of closely planted bushes or trees forming a hedge.
Where does hedgerow come from?
From Middle English heggerowe, heggerewe, heggerawe, from Old English *heċġrāw, *heċġrǣw (attested only as Old English heġerǣwe, heġerēwe (“hedgerow”)), equivalent to hedge + row.
Questions about saying hedgerow
How do you pronounce hedgerow?
Say HEJ-roh. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛdʒroʊ/. In British English it is /ˈhɛdʒrəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hedgerow?
Hedgerow has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEJ). Broken into parts: HEJ · roh.
Is hedgerow pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈhɛdʒrəʊ/ (HEJ-roh).