How to pronounce nuggie
Say it like NUUG-ee. Nuggie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NUUG).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce nuggie. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- NUUG
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nuggie 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 nuggie
American and British speakers say nuggie in essentially the same way: /ˈnʊɡi/ in the US and /ˈnʊɡi/ in the UK.
British respelling: NUUG-ee.
What does nuggie mean?
- Alternative form of noogie (“head-rubbing prank”).
- A chicken nugget.
Questions about saying nuggie
How do you pronounce nuggie?
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 nuggie?
Nuggie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NUUG). Broken into parts: NUUG · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say nuggie 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.