How to Pronounce "hedgehog"
word
ˈhɛdʒˌhɑɡ
HEDJ-hawg
hˈɛdʒhɒɡ
HEDJ-hog
Definition
A hedgehog is a small animal with a round body covered in sharp spines, known for curling into a ball to protect itself from danger.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhɛdʒˌhɑɡ
British English
hˈɛdʒhɒɡ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HEDJ-hawg
UK
HEDJ-hog
Listen in Context
The hedgehog has many sharp spines on its back.
A hedgehog curls into a ball when it is scared.
Children like to watch hedgehogs in the garden.
I found a tiny hedgehog hiding under the bushes last night.