How to pronounce camogie
Say it like kuh-MOH-ghee. Camogie has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOH).
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- kuh
- MOH
- ghee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Camogie pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- gheeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of camogie
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: kuh-MOH-ghee.
What does camogie mean?
- A women's stick-and-ball sport from Ireland, almost identical to hurling.
Where does camogie come from?
Borrowed from Irish camógaíocht.
Words that rhyme with camogie
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of camogie.
Questions about saying camogie
How do you pronounce camogie?
Say kuh-MOH-ghee. The American pronunciation is /kəˈmoʊɡi/. In British English it is /kəˈməʊɡi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in camogie?
Camogie has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOH). Broken into parts: kuh · MOH · ghee.
Is camogie pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /kəˈməʊɡi/ (kuh-MOH-ghee).