To pronounce "pollywog", say POLLYW-og — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
pollywog
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"pollywog" has 2 syllables: pollyw-og. It rhymes with golliwogg and polliwog, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: polliwog, polliwig — easy to mix up when writing.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Pollywog" has 2 syllables: pollyw · og.
Pollywog: A polliwog.
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