How to pronounce hogget
Say it like HOG-ut. Hogget has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOG).
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- HOG
- ut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hogget 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.
- utKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hogget
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: HOG-it.
What does hogget mean?
- A young sheep of either gender from about 9 to 18 months of age (until it cuts 2 teeth).“They sent a lorryload of hoggets to the auction mart, and they will keep the rest for their own flock.”
- The meat of a young sheep.“They make a delicious dinner special of hogget. It is made with rosemary and mint.”
Where does hogget come from?
From Middle English hogget, from Anglo-Norman hoget and an Anglo-Latin hogettus.
Questions about saying hogget
How do you pronounce hogget?
Say HOG-ut. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑɡət/. In British English it is /ˈhɒɡɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hogget?
Hogget has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOG). Broken into parts: HOG · ut.
Is hogget 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 /ˈhɒɡɪt/ (HOG-it).