How to Pronounce Hogging

To pronounce "hogging", say HOGG-ing — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

7

Letters

HOGG-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “hogging”

"hogging" has 2 syllables: hogg-ing. It rhymes with flogging and jogging, if that helps it stick.

What does hogging mean?

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.

verb

  1. To process (bark, etc.) into hog fuel.

noun

  1. The targeting by men of overweight or obese women for sexual encounters, not due to sexual attraction but for amusement, or to take advantage of low self-esteem.
  2. Taking up too much of something so others cannot use it.

Synonyms

bogart

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Words that rhyme with hogging

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floggingjoggingdoggingsloggingloggingcloggingfoggingboggingcataloguingleapfroggingsnoggingblogging

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hogging"?▾

"Hogging" has 2 syllables: hogg · ing.

What does "hogging" mean?▾

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

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