How to pronounce mogwai
Say it like MOG-wy. Mogwai has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOG).
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US American/ˈmɑɡwaɪ/MOG-wy
UK British/ˈmɒɡwaɪ/MOG-wy
- MOG
- wy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mogwai 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.
- wyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of mogwai
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: MOG-wy.
What does mogwai mean?
noun
- A kind of demon held to be harmful to humans.
Questions about saying mogwai
How do you pronounce mogwai?
Say MOG-wy. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑɡwaɪ/. In British English it is /ˈmɒɡwaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mogwai?
Mogwai has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOG). Broken into parts: MOG · wy.
Is mogwai 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 /ˈmɒɡwaɪ/ (MOG-wy).