How to Pronounce “Hoegaarden”
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- American (US)
- /ˈhuːɡɑːrdən/
- British (UK)
- /ˈhuːɡɑːdən/
Pronunciation Notes
Where the stress falls. “Hoegaarden” has 3 syllables, and the transcription /ˈhuːɡɑːrdən/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the first one — so the first syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
An unstressed vowel reduces to schwa. /ˈhuːɡɑːrdən/ contains a schwa /ə/ — the short, neutral “uh” that English unstressed syllables collapse into. Saying /ə/ there, instead of the vowel the spelling suggests, is most of what makes the word sound native.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you pronounce "Hoegaarden" in American vs British English?
American English: /ˈhuːɡɑːrdən/. British English: /ˈhuːɡɑːdən/. Play both on this page to hear the difference.
What is the IPA transcription of "Hoegaarden"?
/ˈhuːɡɑːrdən/ in American English, /ˈhuːɡɑːdən/ in British English.
Which syllable is stressed in "Hoegaarden"?
“Hoegaarden” has 3 syllables, and the transcription /ˈhuːɡɑːrdən/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the first one — so the first syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
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