How to pronounce quahog
Say it like KWAW-hawg. Quahog has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWAW).
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- KWAW
- hawg
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quahog pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KWAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- hawgKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of quahog
American and British speakers say quahog in essentially the same way: /ˈkwɔhɔɡ/ in the US and /ˈkəʊhɒɡ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KOH-hog.
What does quahog mean?
- An edible clam with a hard shell found along the Atlantic Coast of North America, from species Mercenaria mercenaria, formerly Venus mercenaria.
- The largest size of such an edible clam, generally considered only fit for use in chowders and other clam dishes.
- A similar edible clam, of species Arctica islandica, found along coasts around the North Atlantic, generally in deeper waters.
- To dig for quahogs.
Where does quahog come from?
or another Algonquian language.
Questions about saying quahog
How do you pronounce quahog?
Say KWAW-hawg. The American pronunciation is /ˈkwɔhɔɡ/. In British English it is /ˈkəʊhɒɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quahog?
Quahog has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWAW). Broken into parts: KWAW · hawg.
Do Americans and Brits say quahog the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkwɔhɔɡ/ and the British form is /ˈkəʊhɒɡ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.