How to pronounce fogy
Say it like FOH-ghee. Fogy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOH).
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- FOH
- ghee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fogy 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 fogy
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: FOH-ghee.
What does fogy mean?
- Alternative spelling of fogey.
- Extra pay granted to officers for length of service.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with fogy
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Questions about saying fogy
How do you pronounce fogy?
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 fogy?
Fogy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOH). Broken into parts: FOH · ghee.
Is fogy 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).