How to pronounce slogfest
Say it like SLOG-fest. Slogfest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLOG).
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- SLOG
- fest
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Slogfest pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SLOGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- festGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of slogfest
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SLOG-fest.
What does slogfest mean?
- An activity or event characterized by a long duration and an exhausting, wearisome perception by its participants.
Where does slogfest come from?
From slog + -fest.
Questions about saying slogfest
How do you pronounce slogfest?
Say SLOG-fest. The American pronunciation is /ˈslɑɡˌfɛst/. In British English it is /ˈslɒɡˌfɛst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in slogfest?
Slogfest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLOG). Broken into parts: SLOG · fest.
Is slogfest pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈslɒɡˌfɛst/ (SLOG-fest).