How to Pronounce Ogre

To pronounce "ogre", say OGR-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈəʊ.ɡə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

4

Letters

/ˈəʊ.ɡə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “ogre”

"ogre" has 2 syllables: ogr-e. It rhymes with hoger and boeger, if that helps it stick.

What does ogre mean?

noun

  1. A type of brutish giant from folk tales that eats human flesh.
  2. A brutish man reminiscent of the mythical ogre.

Words that rhyme with ogre

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

hogerboegerbogercogargroegerhoegerkogerkroegerkrogerlogarmogerploeger

Related words

demondevilfiendmonsterbogeymanbugbearbugaboobaddy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ogre"?▾

"Ogre" has 2 syllables: ogr · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "ogre"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ogre" is /ˈəʊ.ɡə/.

What does "ogre" mean?▾

Ogre: A type of brutish giant from folk tales that eats human flesh.

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