How to pronounce hedgehoggy
Say it like HEJ-hog-ee. Hedgehoggy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEJ).
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- HEJ
- hog
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hedgehoggy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HEJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- hogKeep this part quick and light. 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 hedgehoggy
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: HEJ-hog-ee.
What does hedgehoggy mean?
- Of the nature of a hedgehog: externally repellent; difficult to get on with.
- With a worldview based on a single overarching idea.
Where does hedgehoggy come from?
From hedgehog + -y.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying hedgehoggy
How do you pronounce hedgehoggy?
Say HEJ-hog-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛdʒhɑɡi/. In British English it is /ˈhɛdʒhɒɡi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hedgehoggy?
Hedgehoggy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEJ). Broken into parts: HEJ · hog · ee.
Is hedgehoggy 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 /ˈhɛdʒhɒɡi/ (HEJ-hog-ee).