How to pronounce claggy
Say it like KLAG-ee. Claggy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLAG).
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- KLAG
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Claggy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLAGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of claggy
American and British speakers say claggy in essentially the same way: /ˈklæɡi/ in the US and /ˈklæɡi/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLAG-ee.
What does claggy mean?
- Sticky or tacky.
- Adhesive, having coal clinging to it.
- Having mineralised earth or other deposit adhered to it.
Where does claggy come from?
From clag + -y.
Words that rhyme with claggy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of claggy.
Questions about saying claggy
How do you pronounce claggy?
Say KLAG-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈklæɡi/. In British English it is /ˈklæɡi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in claggy?
Claggy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLAG). Broken into parts: KLAG · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say claggy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈklæɡi/ and the British form is /ˈklæɡi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.