How to pronounce fogey
Say it like FOH-ghee. Fogey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOH).
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- FOH
- ghee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fogey pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FOHSay 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 fogey
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: FOH-ghee.
What does fogey mean?
- A dull person (especially an old man) who is behind the times, holding antiquated, over-conservative views.
Where does fogey come from?
Borrowed from Scots foggie, fogie (noun), perhaps derived from Scots foggie (“covered with moss or lichen; mossy", hence "old, antiquated, decrepit”, adjective), from Scots fog (“moss; lichen”), equivalent to fog (“moss”) + -y.
Words that rhyme with fogey
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Questions about saying fogey
How do you pronounce fogey?
Say FOH-ghee. The American pronunciation is /ˈfoʊɡi/. In British English it is /ˈfəʊɡi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fogey?
Fogey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOH). Broken into parts: FOH · ghee.
Is fogey 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 /ˈfəʊɡi/ (FOH-ghee).