How to Pronounce "ogre"
word
/ˈoʊɡɝ/
OH-gur
/ˈəʊɡɐ/
OH-guh
Definition
An ogre is a large, frightening, mythical monster, usually shown in stories as eating people. The word can also describe someone very cruel or scary.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈoʊɡɝ/
British English
/ˈəʊɡɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
OH-gur
UK
OH-guh
Listen in Context
The princess was locked in a tower by an ogre.
In fairy tales, an ogre is often the villain.
The children were scared of the ogre in the story.
My boss is a real ogre when it comes to deadlines.