How to pronounce hoggery
Say it like HOG-uh-ree. Hoggery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOG).
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- HOG
- uh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hoggery 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of hoggery
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: HOG-uh-ree.
What does hoggery mean?
- Hoggish character or manners; selfishness; greed; beastliness.
- A place where pigs are kept.
Where does hoggery come from?
From hog + -ery.
Words that rhyme with hoggery
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hoggery.
Questions about saying hoggery
How do you pronounce hoggery?
Say HOG-uh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑɡəri/. In British English it is /ˈhɒɡəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hoggery?
Hoggery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOG). Broken into parts: HOG · uh · ree.
Is hoggery 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 /ˈhɒɡəri/ (HOG-uh-ree).