How Do You Spell FOGEL?

Pronunciation: [fˈə͡ʊd͡ʒə͡l] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "fogel" is influenced by the German language. It is pronounced as [ˈfoːɡəl] in IPA phonetic transcription, which can help explain why it is spelled with an "o" instead of an "a" or "aw". The "o" here represents the German umlauted letter "ö", which is pronounced as the close-mid front rounded vowel sound. The "g" is pronounced hard, like in "get", and the "e" is pronounced short, like in "let". This unique spelling and pronunciation make "fogel" an interesting word to study.

FOGEL Meaning and Definition

1. There is no widely recognized dictionary definition for the word "fogel."

Etymology of FOGEL

The word "fogel" has its etymology in Old High German and Old English. It can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word "fuglaz", which meant "bird". This term ultimately derived from the Proto-Indo-European root word "plew", meaning "to fly". Over time, the word "fogel" evolved into its current form in various Germanic languages, including Middle English (fowel) and Modern English (fowl). Today, "fogel" specifically refers to a bird in Middle Low German.

Similar spelling words for FOGEL

• fossil,
• foxily,
• foxwell,
• fogle,
• Fogal,
• focal,
• focally.