How to pronounce hogwash
Say it like HAW-gwahsh. Hogwash has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAW).
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- HAW
- gwahsh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hogwash pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- gwahshKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of hogwash
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: HOG-wosh.
What does hogwash mean?
- Foolish talk or writing; nonsense.
- A mixture of solid and liquid food scraps fed to pigs; swill.
Where does hogwash come from?
From Middle English *hoggewasch (found only as Middle English hoggyswasch (“refuse of the kitchen for feeding pigs”, literally “hog's wash”)), equivalent to hog + wash.
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Questions about saying hogwash
How do you pronounce hogwash?
Say HAW-gwahsh. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɔɡwɑʃ/. In British English it is /ˈhɒɡwɒʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hogwash?
Hogwash has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAW). Broken into parts: HAW · gwahsh.
Is hogwash 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 /ˈhɒɡwɒʃ/ (HOG-wosh).