How to pronounce peggy
Say it like PEG-ee. Peggy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEG).
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- PEG
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Peggy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PEGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of peggy
American and British speakers say peggy in essentially the same way: /ˈpɛɡi/ in the US and /ˈpɛɡi/ in the UK.
British respelling: PEG-ee.
What does peggy mean?
- Any of several small warblers, the whitethroat, etc.
- The petty officers' mess steward.
Where does peggy come from?
From the name Peggy.
Words that rhyme with peggy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of peggy.
Questions about saying peggy
How do you pronounce peggy?
Say PEG-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛɡi/. In British English it is /ˈpɛɡi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in peggy?
Peggy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEG). Broken into parts: PEG · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say peggy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɛɡi/ and the British form is /ˈpɛɡi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.