How to pronounce leftugee
Say it like LEF-yuh-jee. Leftugee has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEF).
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- LEF
- yuh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Leftugee pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LEFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- jeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of leftugee
American and British speakers say leftugee in essentially the same way: /ˈlɛfjʊdʒi/ in the US and /ˈlɛfjʊdʒi/ in the UK.
British respelling: LEF-yuh-jee.
What does leftugee mean?
- One who leaves a liberal blue state to live in a conservative red state, (often) doing so in favor of fewer regulations and lower taxes.
Where does leftugee come from?
Blend of left (political left, left-wing) + refugee.
Questions about saying leftugee
How do you pronounce leftugee?
Say LEF-yuh-jee. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɛfjʊdʒi/. In British English it is /ˈlɛfjʊdʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in leftugee?
Leftugee has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEF). Broken into parts: LEF · yuh · jee.
Do Americans and Brits say leftugee the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɛfjʊdʒi/ and the British form is /ˈlɛfjʊdʒi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.