How to pronounce edgy
Say it like EJ-ee. Edgy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EJ).
- EJ
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Edgy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of edgy
American and British speakers say edgy in essentially the same way: /ˈɛdʒi/ in the US and /ˈɛdʒi/ in the UK.
British respelling: EJ-ee.
What does edgy mean?
- Nervous, apprehensive.
- Creatively challenging; cutting edge; leading edge.
- On the edge between acceptable and offensive; pushing the boundaries of good taste; risqué.
Where does edgy come from?
From edge + -y. Compare German eckig (“angular, edgy”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with edgy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of edgy.
Questions about saying edgy
How do you pronounce edgy?
Say EJ-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛdʒi/. In British English it is /ˈɛdʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in edgy?
Edgy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EJ). Broken into parts: EJ · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say edgy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛdʒi/ and the British form is /ˈɛdʒi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.