How to pronounce noogie
Say it like NUUG-ee. Noogie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NUUG).
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- NUUG
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Noogie pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NUUGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of noogie
American and British speakers say noogie in essentially the same way: /ˈnʊɡi/ in the US and /ˈnʊɡi/ in the UK.
British respelling: NUUG-ee.
What does noogie mean?
- An act of putting a person in a headlock and rubbing one's knuckles on the other person's head, often a playful gesture of affection when done lightly.“give someone a noogie”
- To perform a noogie on.
Questions about saying noogie
How do you pronounce noogie?
Say NUUG-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈnʊɡi/. In British English it is /ˈnʊɡi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in noogie?
Noogie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NUUG). Broken into parts: NUUG · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say noogie the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnʊɡi/ and the British form is /ˈnʊɡi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.