Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

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What does hoggerel mean?
A sheep of the second year.
Where does hoggerel come from?
From hog + -erel (as a diminutive).

How to pronounce hoggerel

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “hoggerel”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “hoggerel”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “hoggerel” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.