How to pronounce hoagy
Say it like HOH-ghee. Hoagy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOH).
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- HOH
- ghee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hoagy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HOHSay 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 hoagy
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HOH-ghee.
What does hoagy mean?
- Alternative form of hoagie.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with hoagy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hoagy.
Questions about saying hoagy
How do you pronounce hoagy?
Say HOH-ghee. The American pronunciation is /ˈhoʊɡi/. In British English it is /ˈhəʊɡi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hoagy?
Hoagy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOH). Broken into parts: HOH · ghee.
Is hoagy 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 /ˈhəʊɡi/ (HOH-ghee).