How to pronounce ogle
Say it like OH-gul. Ogle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- gul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ogle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OHSay 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 ogle
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OH-gul.
What does ogle mean?
- To stare at (someone or something), especially impertinently, amorously, or covetously.
- An impertinent, flirtatious, amorous or covetous stare.
- An eye.
Where does ogle come from?
17th century. Probably from Low German ögeln (“to ogle, to flirt with one's eyes”), from Middle Low German ö̂gelen, frequentative of Middle Low German ö̂gen, from Old Saxon ōgian, from Proto-West Germanic *augijan (“to show”).
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Words that rhyme with ogle
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Questions about saying ogle
How do you pronounce ogle?
Say OH-gul. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊɡəl/. In British English it is /ˈəʊɡəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ogle?
Ogle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · gul.
Is ogle 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 /ˈəʊɡəl/ (OH-gul).