How to pronounce pogue
Say it like POHG. Pogue is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- POHG
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pogue pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POHGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of pogue
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: POHG.
What does pogue mean?
- A kiss.
- A purse; hence, money.
- A young, male, passive homosexual.
- Alternative form of POG (“non-infantry member of the military”).
Where does pogue come from?
From Irish póg, from Latin pāx.
Words that rhyme with pogue
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pogue.
Questions about saying pogue
How do you pronounce pogue?
Say POHG. The American pronunciation is /poʊɡ/. In British English it is /pəʊɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pogue?
Pogue is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: POHG.
Is pogue 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 /pəʊɡ/ (POHG).