How to pronounce maggoty
Say it like MAG-uh-tee. Maggoty has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAG).
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- MAG
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Maggoty pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of maggoty
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: MAG-uh-tee.
What does maggoty mean?
- Infested with or partially eaten by maggots; flyblown.
- Full of whims; capricious; freakish.
Where does maggoty come from?
From maggot + -y.
Questions about saying maggoty
How do you pronounce maggoty?
Say MAG-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈmæɡəti/. In British English it is /ˈmæɡəti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in maggoty?
Maggoty has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAG). Broken into parts: MAG · uh · tee.
Is maggoty pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈmæɡəti/ (MAG-uh-tee).