How to pronounce pirogue
Say it like puh-ROHG. Pirogue has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROHG).
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- puh
- ROHG
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pirogue 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.
- ROHGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of pirogue
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: puh-ROHG.
What does pirogue mean?
- A canoe of shallow draft, made by hollowing a log.
- A small flat-bottom boat of shallow draft.
- A boat-shaped food that is stuffed with seafood.
Where does pirogue come from?
From French pirogue, in turn from Spanish piragua, from Kari'na piraua.
Words that rhyme with pirogue
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pirogue.
Questions about saying pirogue
How do you pronounce pirogue?
Say puh-ROHG. The American pronunciation is /pəˈroʊɡ/. In British English it is /pəˈrəʊɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pirogue?
Pirogue has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROHG). Broken into parts: puh · ROHG.
Is pirogue 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 /pəˈrəʊɡ/ (puh-ROHG).