How to pronounce corgi
Say it like KOR-ghee. Corgi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR).
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- KOR
- ghee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Corgi pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- gheeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of corgi
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAW-ghee.
What does corgi mean?
- either of two Welsh breeds of long-bodied short-legged dogs with erect ears and a fox-like head
Words that rhyme with corgi
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of corgi.
Questions about saying corgi
How do you pronounce corgi?
Say KOR-ghee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔrɡi/. In British English it is /ˈkɔːɡi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in corgi?
Corgi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR). Broken into parts: KOR · ghee.
Is corgi pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈkɔːɡi/ (KAW-ghee).