To pronounce "golliwog", say GOLL-iw-og — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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GOLL-iw-og
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"golliwog" has 3 syllables: goll-iw-og. It rhymes with golliwogg and polliwog, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: golliwogg — easy to mix up when writing.
noun
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"Golliwog" has 3 syllables: goll · iw · og.
Golliwog: A rag doll or mascot in the form of a caricature of a black minstrel.
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