How to pronounce porwiggle
Say it like POR-wih-gul. Porwiggle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POR).
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- POR
- wih
- gul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Porwiggle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- wihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- gulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of porwiggle
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAW-wih-gul.
What does porwiggle mean?
- Alternative form of pollywog.
Questions about saying porwiggle
How do you pronounce porwiggle?
Say POR-wih-gul. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɔrwɪɡəl/. In British English it is /ˈpɔːwɪɡəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in porwiggle?
Porwiggle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POR). Broken into parts: POR · wih · gul.
Is porwiggle pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈpɔːwɪɡəl/ (PAW-wih-gul).