How to pronounce hoggard
Say it like HOG-erd. Hoggard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOG).
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US American/ˈhɑɡɚd/HOG-erd
UK British/ˈhɒɡəd/HOG-ud
- HOG
- erd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hoggard 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.
- erdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of hoggard
- 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: HOG-ud.
What does hoggard mean?
noun
- Alternative form of hogherd.
Questions about saying hoggard
How do you pronounce hoggard?
Say HOG-erd. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑɡɚd/. In British English it is /ˈhɒɡəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hoggard?
Hoggard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOG). Broken into parts: HOG · erd.
Is hoggard 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 /ˈhɒɡəd/ (HOG-ud).