How to pronounce "jog"

jog

Sports & Recreation
American
/dʒɑːɡ/

Syllable Breakdown

jog

How natives say jog

British
/dʒɒɡ/

Syllable Breakdown

jog

How natives say jog

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with the sound /dʒ/, like in 'jump'.

  • Open your mouth slightly for the /ɑː/ sound, keeping it relaxed.

  • End with a hard /ɡ/ sound by raising the back of your tongue to the soft palate.

Common Mistakes

  • zhog (jog)

  • jahg (jog)

  • joguh (jog)

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with the sound /dʒ/, similar to ‘jelly’.

  • Produce the /ɒ/ sound by rounding your lips slightly.

  • Finish with the /ɡ/ sound by contacting the back of your tongue with your soft palate.

common mistakes

  • zhog (jog)

  • jahg (jog)

  • joguh (jog)

FAQ

What shape should my mouth be for the /dʒ/ sound?

Round your lips as you start the /dʒ/ sound.

Is the 'g' in ‘jog’ silent?

No, the 'g' is pronounced as a hard /ɡ/ sound.

How can I avoid saying 'zhog'?

Focus on the /dʒ/ sound, not /ʒ/.

Definition

jog

To run at a steady, gentle pace.

Word Family

jogging

/ˈdʒɒɡɪŋ/

noun

The activity of running at a slow, steady pace.

Example: Jogging is good exercise.

jogger

/ˈdʒɒɡər/

noun

A person who jogs.

Example: She is an avid jogger.

jogged

/dʒɒɡd/

verb

Past tense of jog.

Example: He jogged yesterday.

Key Pronunciation Differences

Jogging has an extra /ɪŋ/ sound at the end.

Jogger has a /ər/ sound at the end which jog does not.

Jogged ends with the /d/ sound distinct from ‘jog’.

Pro Tips

Listen Carefully

Listen to native speakers and imitate their pronunciation.

Practice Repetition

Repeat the word daily to improve your muscle memory.

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