How to pronounce foggy
Say it like FOG-ee. Foggy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOG).
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- FOG
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Foggy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FOGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of foggy
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: FOG-ee.
What does foggy mean?
- Obscured by mist or fog; unclear; hazy.
- Confused, befuddled, or vague.“He was still foggy with sleep.”
- Being, covered with, or pertaining to fog (“tall grass etc that grows after, or is left after, cutting; moss”)
Where does foggy come from?
From fog + -y, originally in the sense "covered with tall grass; marshy; thick".
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Questions about saying foggy
How do you pronounce foggy?
Say FOG-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɑɡi/. In British English it is /ˈfɒɡi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in foggy?
Foggy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOG). Broken into parts: FOG · ee.
Is foggy pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈfɒɡi/ (FOG-ee).