How to pronounce hygge
Say it like HUUG-uh. Hygge has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUUG).
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- HUUG
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hygge pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HUUGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hygge
American and British speakers say hygge in essentially the same way: /ˈhʊɡə/ in the US and /ˈhʊɡə/ in the UK.
British respelling: HUUG-uh.
What does hygge mean?
- A feeling of cosiness, comfort, contentment and conviviality.
- Cosy, convivial.
Where does hygge come from?
Borrowed from Danish hygge, Norwegian Nynorsk hygge or Norwegian Bokmål hygge.
Questions about saying hygge
How do you pronounce hygge?
Say HUUG-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈhʊɡə/. In British English it is /ˈhʊɡə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hygge?
Hygge has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUUG). Broken into parts: HUUG · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say hygge the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhʊɡə/ and the British form is /ˈhʊɡə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.