How to pronounce gluggy
Say it like GLUHG-ee. Gluggy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLUHG).
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- GLUHG
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gluggy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GLUHGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of gluggy
American and British speakers say gluggy in essentially the same way: /ˈɡlʌɡi/ in the US and /ˈɡlʌɡi/ in the UK.
British respelling: GLUHG-ee.
What does gluggy mean?
- Liquid and viscous; moving slowly when poured.“The jelly was not yet set, but quite gluggy.”
- Easy to guzzle. (of a wine)
- Lazy or sluggish.“The morning after the party I felt gluggy.”
Where does gluggy come from?
From glug + -y.
Words that rhyme with gluggy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gluggy.
Questions about saying gluggy
How do you pronounce gluggy?
Say GLUHG-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡlʌɡi/. In British English it is /ˈɡlʌɡi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gluggy?
Gluggy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLUHG). Broken into parts: GLUHG · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say gluggy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡlʌɡi/ and the British form is /ˈɡlʌɡi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.