How to pronounce hogo
Say it like HOH-goh. Hogo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOH).
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- HOH
- goh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hogo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- gohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of hogo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HOH-goh.
What does hogo mean?
- A strong, unpleasant smell.
Where does hogo come from?
From French haut-goût.
Words that rhyme with hogo
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hogo.
Questions about saying hogo
How do you pronounce hogo?
Say HOH-goh. The American pronunciation is /ˈhoʊɡoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈhəʊɡəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hogo?
Hogo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOH). Broken into parts: HOH · goh.
Is hogo pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈhəʊɡəʊ/ (HOH-goh).