How to pronounce pirog
Say it like puh-ROG. Pirog has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROG).
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- puh
- ROG
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pirog pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ROGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of pirog
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: puh-ROG.
What does pirog mean?
- A baked case of dough with a sweet or savoury filling, popular in Eastern Europe.
Words that rhyme with pirog
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Questions about saying pirog
How do you pronounce pirog?
Say puh-ROG. The American pronunciation is /pəˈrɑɡ/. In British English it is /pəˈrɒɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pirog?
Pirog has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROG). Broken into parts: puh · ROG.
Is pirog 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 /pəˈrɒɡ/ (puh-ROG).