How to pronounce hoggaster
Say it like HAH-guh-ster. Hoggaster has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAH).
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- HAH
- guh
- ster
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hoggaster pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sterKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hoggaster
- 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-uh-stuh.
What does hoggaster mean?
- A boar or lamb in its third year.
Questions about saying hoggaster
How do you pronounce hoggaster?
Say HAH-guh-ster. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑɡəstər/. In British English it is /ˈhɒɡəstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hoggaster?
Hoggaster has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAH). Broken into parts: HAH · guh · ster.
Is hoggaster 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 /ˈhɒɡəstə/ (HOG-uh-stuh).