How to Pronounce Hog

To pronounce "hog", say HOG — one syllable, IPA /hɒɡ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/hɒɡ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “hog”

"hog" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with agog and bog, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: hogg, haag, hogge — easy to mix up when writing.

What does hog mean?

noun

  1. Any animal belonging to the Suidae family of mammals, especially the pig, the warthog, and the boar.
  2. (specifically) An adult swine (contrasted with a pig, a young swine).

verb

  1. To greedily take more than one's share, to take precedence at the expense of another or others.

    “Hey! Quit hogging all the blankets.”

  2. To clip the mane of a horse, making it short and bristly.

Synonyms

bogart

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Words that rhyme with hog

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agogbogfoganalogcatalogueslogdogmonologueepiloguedialogueflogjog

Related words

pighogghoggetrazorbackporcinepiggyswinepork

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hog"?▾

"Hog" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "hog"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hog" is /hɒɡ/.

What does "hog" mean?▾

Hog: Any animal belonging to the Suidae family of mammals, especially the pig, the warthog, and the boar.

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