How to pronounce sprog
Say it like SPRAWG. Sprog is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SPRAWG
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sprog pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPRAWGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of sprog
American and British speakers say sprog in essentially the same way: /sprɔɡ/ in the US and /sprɒɡ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPROG.
What does sprog mean?
- A child.
- A deflection-limiting safety device used in high performance hang gliders.
- To produce children.
- To ejaculate, to come.
Where does sprog come from?
1940s, originally service slang.
Words that rhyme with sprog
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sprog.
Questions about saying sprog
How do you pronounce sprog?
Say SPRAWG. The American pronunciation is /sprɔɡ/. In British English it is /sprɒɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sprog?
Sprog is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SPRAWG.
Do Americans and Brits say sprog the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sprɔɡ/ and the British form is /sprɒɡ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.