How to pronounce hedgy
Say it like HEJ-ee. Hedgy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEJ).
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- HEJ
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hedgy 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of hedgy
American and British speakers say hedgy in essentially the same way: /ˈhɛdʒi/ in the US and /ˈhɛdʒi/ in the UK.
British respelling: HEJ-ee.
What does hedgy mean?
- Pertaining to or like a hedge.“A long hedgy path led through the woodland to the house.”
- Indecisive, hesitant, noncommittal, unwilling to take a side.“He remained hedgy until he knew exactly what was being asked of him.”
Where does hedgy come from?
From hedge + -y.
Words that rhyme with hedgy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hedgy.
Questions about saying hedgy
How do you pronounce hedgy?
Say HEJ-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛdʒi/. In British English it is /ˈhɛdʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hedgy?
Hedgy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEJ). Broken into parts: HEJ · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say hedgy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɛdʒi/ and the British form is /ˈhɛdʒi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.