How to Pronounce Pirogues

To pronounce "pirogues", say PIR-og-ues — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

PIR-og-ues

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💡 Tip for remembering “pirogues”

"pirogues" has 3 syllables: pir-og-ues.

What does pirogues mean?

noun

  1. A canoe of shallow draft, made by hollowing a log.
  2. A small flat-bottom boat of shallow draft. Specifically, a flat-bottom boat made out of a four-foot by eight-foot piece of plywood, the bottom being a two-foot eight-inch-wide eight-foot-long pointed-end lengthwise-centered oval cut from the piece, and the boat's sides being the two remaining pieces attached lengthwise to the outside edges of the oval.

Related words

dugoutpirogbarquesvoyageurspiraguapiutepescadorespontoons

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pirogues"?▾

"Pirogues" has 3 syllables: pir · og · ues.

What does "pirogues" mean?▾

Pirogues: A canoe of shallow draft, made by hollowing a log.

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