How to pronounce moggy
Say it like MOG-ee. Moggy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOG).
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- MOG
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Moggy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MOGSay this part loudest and longest. 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 moggy
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: MOG-ee.
What does moggy mean?
- A domestic cat, especially (depreciative or derogatory) a non-pedigree or unremarkable cat.
- Synonym of scarecrow.
- Synonym of calf.
- Irrational, out of touch
Where does moggy come from?
Unknown, but probably originally Mog + -y, a Scots or Northern English variant of maggie (“girl”), from Maggie, a diminutive of Margaret and Margery.
Words that rhyme with moggy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of moggy.
Questions about saying moggy
How do you pronounce moggy?
Say MOG-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑɡi/. In British English it is /ˈmɒɡi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in moggy?
Moggy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOG). Broken into parts: MOG · ee.
Is moggy 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 /ˈmɒɡi/ (MOG-ee).