How to pronounce woggle
Say it like WAW-gul. Woggle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAW).
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- WAW
- gul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Woggle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- gulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of woggle
American and British speakers say woggle in essentially the same way: /ˈwɔɡəl/ in the US and /ˈwɒɡəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: WOG-ul.
What does woggle mean?
- A Boy Scout's neckerchief clasp or slide, originally a loop or ring of leather.
Where does woggle come from?
1923, coined in Australia by Bill Shankley, from earlier American boondoggle.
Questions about saying woggle
How do you pronounce woggle?
Say WAW-gul. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɔɡəl/. In British English it is /ˈwɒɡəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in woggle?
Woggle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAW). Broken into parts: WAW · gul.
Do Americans and Brits say woggle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwɔɡəl/ and the British form is /ˈwɒɡəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.