How to pronounce noggin
Say it like NOG-in. Noggin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOG).
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US American/ˈnɑɡɪn/NOG-in
UK British/ˈnɒɡɪn/NOG-in
- NOG
- in
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Noggin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NOGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of noggin
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: NOG-in.
What does noggin mean?
noun
- A small mug, cup or ladle; the contents of such a container.
- A small measure of spirits equivalent to a gill.
- The head.
Where does noggin come from?
Uncertain. First use appears c.
Questions about saying noggin
How do you pronounce noggin?
Say NOG-in. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɑɡɪn/. In British English it is /ˈnɒɡɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in noggin?
Noggin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOG). Broken into parts: NOG · in.
Is noggin 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 /ˈnɒɡɪn/ (NOG-in).