How to pronounce hogweed
Say it like HOG-weed. Hogweed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOG).
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- HOG
- weed
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hogweed 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.
- weedKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of hogweed
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: HOG-weed.
What does hogweed mean?
- Any coarse weedy herb.
- An umbelliferous plant, of genus Heracleum, most species of which are phototoxic.
- Certain plants from the genera Ambrosia, Erigeron, or Heracleum.
Where does hogweed come from?
From hog + weed, so named because of its use as feed for pigs.
Questions about saying hogweed
How do you pronounce hogweed?
Say HOG-weed. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑɡwid/. In British English it is /ˈhɒɡwid/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hogweed?
Hogweed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOG). Broken into parts: HOG · weed.
Is hogweed 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 /ˈhɒɡwid/ (HOG-weed).