How to pronounce mogul
Say it like MOH-gul. Mogul has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOH).
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- MOH
- gul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mogul pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- gulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mogul
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MOH-gul.
What does mogul mean?
- A rich or powerful person; a magnate, nabob.“a Silicon Valley tech mogul”
- A hump or bump on a skiing piste.
- A larger-sized (39 mm diameter) screw base used for large, high-power light bulbs, known as mogul (screw) base light bulbs.
- A machine that forms shaped candies from syrups or gels.
- To ski over a course of humps or bumps.
Where does mogul come from?
Figurative use of Moghul, which originally meant Mongol, or person of Mongolian descent.
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Questions about saying mogul
How do you pronounce mogul?
Say MOH-gul. The American pronunciation is /ˈmoʊɡəl/. In British English it is /ˈməʊɡəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mogul?
Mogul has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOH). Broken into parts: MOH · gul.
Is mogul pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈməʊɡəl/ (MOH-gul).