How to pronounce pokelogan
Say it like POHK-loh-gun. Pokelogan has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POHK).
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- POHK
- loh
- gun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pokelogan pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- lohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- gunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pokelogan
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: POHK-loh-gun.
What does pokelogan mean?
- A marsh; an area of grassy ground partly covered with (generally stagnant) water adjacent or connected to a stream or lake.“Moose sometimes wallow in pokelogans.”
Where does pokelogan come from?
Early spellings like Pokee Login and Pocologan (found especially in place names) suggest the four-syllable pronunciation is older.
Questions about saying pokelogan
How do you pronounce pokelogan?
Say POHK-loh-gun. The American pronunciation is /ˈpoʊkˌloʊɡən/. In British English it is /ˈpəʊkˌləʊɡən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pokelogan?
Pokelogan has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POHK). Broken into parts: POHK · loh · gun.
Is pokelogan 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 /ˈpəʊkˌləʊɡən/ (POHK-loh-gun).