How to pronounce ogress
Say it like OH-gres. Ogress has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- gres
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ogress 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.
- gresKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of ogress
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OH-gres.
What does ogress mean?
- A female ogre.
- A fierce, unfriendly woman.
- A roundel sable.
Where does ogress come from?
Borrowed in the early 1700s from French ogresse, equivalent to ogre + -ess.
Questions about saying ogress
How do you pronounce ogress?
Say OH-gres. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊɡrɛs/. In British English it is /ˈəʊɡrɛs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ogress?
Ogress has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · gres.
Is ogress 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 /ˈəʊɡrɛs/ (OH-gres).