How to pronounce hognose
Say it like HOG-nohz. Hognose has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOG).
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US American/ˈhɑɡˌnoʊz/HOG-nohz
UK British/ˈhɒɡˌnəʊz/HOG-nohz
- HOG
- nohz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hognose 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.
- nohzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of hognose
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HOG-nohz.
What does hognose mean?
adjective
- Having an upturned snout like a pig's.
- A hognose snake.
Where does hognose come from?
From hog + nose.
Questions about saying hognose
How do you pronounce hognose?
Say HOG-nohz. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑɡˌnoʊz/. In British English it is /ˈhɒɡˌnəʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hognose?
Hognose has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOG). Broken into parts: HOG · nohz.
Is hognose 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 /ˈhɒɡˌnəʊz/ (HOG-nohz).