How to pronounce herzog
Say it like HUR-zog. Herzog has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUR).
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- HUR
- zog
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Herzog pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- zogKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of herzog
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: HUR-zog.
What does herzog mean?
- A German duke.
Where does herzog come from?
From German Herzog. Doublet of heretog and heretoga.
Questions about saying herzog
How do you pronounce herzog?
Say HUR-zog. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɝzɑɡ/. In British English it is /ˈhɜːzɒɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in herzog?
Herzog has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUR). Broken into parts: HUR · zog.
Is herzog pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈhɜːzɒɡ/ (HUR-zog).