How to pronounce wog
Say it like WAWG. Wog is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- WAWG
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wog pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAWGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of wog
American and British speakers say wog in essentially the same way: /wɔɡ/ in the US and /wɒɡ/ in the UK.
British respelling: WOG.
What does wog mean?
- Someone of Mediterranean descent, such as an Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Lebanese, Greek, or Maltese person.
- A person who is not a Scientologist.
- To steal.
- A pollywog, or sailor who has never crossed the Equator.
Where does wog come from?
The Scientologist sense is from the usage of L.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with wog
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of wog.
Questions about saying wog
How do you pronounce wog?
Say WAWG. The American pronunciation is /wɔɡ/. In British English it is /wɒɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wog?
Wog is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: WAWG.
Do Americans and Brits say wog the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /wɔɡ/ and the British form is /wɒɡ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.