How to pronounce hogshead
Say it like HAHGZ-hed. Hogshead has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAHGZ).
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- HAHGZ
- hed
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hogshead pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HAHGZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- hedGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of hogshead
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: HOGZ-hed.
What does hogshead mean?
- A cask of a certain size; its volume used as a measure of capacity for liquids, containing 63 wine gallons, or about 52+¹⁄₂ imperial gallons (a half pipe).
- A large barrel or cask of indefinite contents, especially one containing from 100 to 140 gallons.
Where does hogshead come from?
From Late Middle English hogshead, hagyshed, hogeyshed, hoggesyde, hokkeshed, Middle English hoggeshed, hogges-hed, hogeshed, hoggeshede, hoggesheed, hoggesheudes, hoggesheved, hoggishede, hoggisheed, hoggyssehed, hogyshed, hoogeshed (“meas
Questions about saying hogshead
How do you pronounce hogshead?
Say HAHGZ-hed. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑɡzˌhɛd/. In British English it is /ˈhɒɡzˌhɛd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hogshead?
Hogshead has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAHGZ). Broken into parts: HAHGZ · hed.
Is hogshead 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 /ˈhɒɡzˌhɛd/ (HOGZ-hed).