How to Pronounce "foghorn"
word
ˈfɑɡˌhɔrn
FAHG-horn
fˈɒɡhɔːn
FOG-hawn
Definition
A foghorn is a loud horn or siren placed on the coast or a ship, used to warn ships when visibility is very low because of fog.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɑɡˌhɔrn
British English
fˈɒɡhɔːn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FAHG-horn
UK
FOG-hawn
Listen in Context
The ship blew its foghorn in the thick mist.
The foghorn warned sailors of danger near the rocks.
We heard the loud foghorn from the beach.
That guy’s voice is so deep and loud, it’s like a foghorn!