How to pronounce ogonek
Say it like o-GON-ek. Ogonek has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GON).
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- o
- GON
- ek
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ogonek pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- oKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- GONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ekKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of ogonek
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: o-GON-ek.
What does ogonek mean?
- A hook-shaped diacritical mark ⟨◌̨⟩ attached underneath a vowel, typically to indicate nasalization, as in Ąą, Ęę, Įį, Ǫǫ or Ųų.
Where does ogonek come from?
Borrowed from Polish ogonek, from ogon (“tail”) + -ek.
Questions about saying ogonek
How do you pronounce ogonek?
Say o-GON-ek. The American pronunciation is /ɑˈɡɑnɛk/. In British English it is /ɒˈɡɒnɛk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ogonek?
Ogonek has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GON). Broken into parts: o · GON · ek.
Is ogonek 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 /ɒˈɡɒnɛk/ (o-GON-ek).