How to pronounce joggle
Say it like JOG-ul. Joggle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOG).
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- JOG
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Joggle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JOGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of joggle
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: JOG-ul.
What does joggle mean?
- To shake slightly; to push suddenly but slightly, so as to cause to shake or totter; to jostle; to jog.
- To shake or totter; to slip out of place.
- A step formed in material by two adjacent reverse bends.
- A notch or tooth in the joining surface of any piece of building material to prevent slipping.
- To join by means of joggles, so as to prevent sliding apart; sometimes, loosely, to dowel.
Where does joggle come from?
From jog (verb) + -le (frequentative suffix).
Words that rhyme with joggle
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Questions about saying joggle
How do you pronounce joggle?
Say JOG-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɑɡəl/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɒɡəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in joggle?
Joggle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOG). Broken into parts: JOG · ul.
Is joggle 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 /ˈdʒɒɡəl/ (JOG-ul).