How to Pronounce Hedgehogs

To pronounce "hedgehogs", say HEDG-eh-ogs — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

9

Letters

HEDG-eh-ogs

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💡 Tip for remembering “hedgehogs”

"hedgehogs" has 3 syllables: hedg-eh-ogs. It rhymes with dogs and dialogues, if that helps it stick.

What does hedgehogs 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 hedgehogs

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dogsdialoguestogsmonologuesbulldogsflogsfrogslogsbroguesbogsfogshogs

Related words

porcupinepigshamsterssquirrelsferretschinchillas

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hedgehogs"?▾

"Hedgehogs" has 3 syllables: hedg · eh · ogs.

What does "hedgehogs" mean?▾

Hedgehogs: 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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