How to pronounce vog
Say it like VOG. Vog is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- VOG
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vog pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VOGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of vog
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: VOG.
What does vog mean?
- Air pollution caused by substances (such as sulfur dioxide) emitted by a volcano.
Where does vog come from?
Blend of volcano + fog, by analogy with smog.
Words that rhyme with vog
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of vog.
Questions about saying vog
How do you pronounce vog?
Say VOG. The American pronunciation is /vɑɡ/. In British English it is /vɒɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vog?
Vog is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: VOG.
Is vog 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 /vɒɡ/ (VOG).