How to pronounce hogg
Say it like HOG. Hogg is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- HOG
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hogg pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HOGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of hogg
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: HOG.
What does hogg mean?
- A young sheep of either gender, until it cuts its first two teeth.“They sent a lorryload of hoggs to the auction mart, and they will keep the rest for their own flock.”
Words that rhyme with hogg
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Words that sound like hogg
Questions about saying hogg
How do you pronounce hogg?
Say HOG. The American pronunciation is /hɑɡ/. In British English it is /hɒɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hogg?
Hogg is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: HOG.
Is hogg 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 /hɒɡ/ (HOG).
What words sound the same as hogg?
Hogg sounds the same as hog in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.