How to pronounce ogre
Say it like OH-gher. Ogre has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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US American/ˈoʊɡɚ/OH-gher
UK British/ˈəʊɡə/OH-guh
- OH
- gher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ogre 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.
- gherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of ogre
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OH-guh.
What does ogre mean?
noun
- A large, grotesque, brutish humanoid monster, typically marked by great strength and a propensity to kill or devour humans.
- A cruel person.“People are going to think I'm an ogre if I refuse to buy coffee for my little brother!”
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Questions about saying ogre
How do you pronounce ogre?
Say OH-gher. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊɡɚ/. In British English it is /ˈəʊɡə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ogre?
Ogre has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · gher.
Is ogre pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈəʊɡə/ (OH-guh).