How to Pronounce "hogtie"
word
ˈhɔɡ.taɪ
HAWG-tye
ˈhɒɡ.taɪ
HOG-tye
Definition
To tie the arms and legs of a person or animal together so they cannot move, often used to restrain livestock. It can also mean to stop someone from acting freely.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhɔɡ.taɪ
British English
ˈhɒɡ.taɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAWG-tye
UK
HOG-tye
Listen in Context
They had to hogtie the animal to stop it from escaping.
The police hogtied the suspect to keep him under control.
Farmers often hogtie small pigs to move them safely.
Their hands were so full of tasks, they felt completely hogtied at work.