How to pronounce pishogue
Say it like pih-SHOHG. Pishogue has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SHOHG).
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- pih
- SHOHG
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pishogue pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SHOHGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of pishogue
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: pih-SHOHG.
What does pishogue mean?
- Magic, witchcraft; a spell, especially one designed to cause or cure illnesses to man or beast, or to increase or decrease the quantities of farm products such as butter or milk.
Where does pishogue come from?
Anglo-Irish, from Irish piseog (“witchcraft”), from Middle Irish piseóc, pisóc.
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Questions about saying pishogue
How do you pronounce pishogue?
Say pih-SHOHG. The American pronunciation is /pɪˈʃoʊɡ/. In British English it is /pɪˈʃəʊɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pishogue?
Pishogue has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SHOHG). Broken into parts: pih · SHOHG.
Is pishogue 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 /pɪˈʃəʊɡ/ (pih-SHOHG).