How to Pronounce Hedgehog

To pronounce "hedgehog", say HEDG-eh-og — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈhɛdʒhɒɡ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈhɛdʒhɒɡ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “hedgehog”

"hedgehog" has 3 syllables: hedg-eh-og. It rhymes with agog and bog, if that helps it stick.

What does hedgehog mean?

noun

  1. A small mammal, of the family Erinaceidae or subfamily Erinaceinae (spiny hedgehog, the latter characterized by their spiny back and often by the habit of rolling up into a ball when attacked.)
  2. Any of several spiny mammals, such as the porcupine, that are similar to the hedgehog.

verb

  1. To make use of a hedgehog barricade as a defensive maneuver.
  2. To array with spiky projections like the quills of a hedgehog.

Synonyms

Erinaceus europaeusfurze-pigfuzz-pighedgepighedgy-boarprickly-pigurchinsweet tooth

Words that rhyme with hedgehog

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

agogbogfoganalogcatalogueslogdogmonologueepiloguedialogueflogjog

Related words

porcupinecactussonichedge-hogerinaceidhedgepig

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hedgehog"?▾

"Hedgehog" has 3 syllables: hedg · eh · og.

What is the IPA transcription of "hedgehog"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hedgehog" is /ˈhɛdʒhɒɡ/.

What does "hedgehog" mean?▾

Hedgehog: A small mammal, of the family Erinaceidae or subfamily Erinaceinae (spiny hedgehog, the latter characterized by their spiny back and often by the habit of rolling up into a ball when attacked.)

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