How to pronounce phlegmy
Say it like FLEM-ee. Phlegmy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLEM).
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- FLEM
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phlegmy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLEMSay 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 phlegmy
American and British speakers say phlegmy in essentially the same way: /ˈflɛmi/ in the US and /ˈflɛmi/ in the UK.
British respelling: FLEM-ee.
What does phlegmy mean?
- Charged with phlegm.“His phlegmy cough disgusted everybody on the train.”
Where does phlegmy come from?
From phlegm + -y.
Words that rhyme with phlegmy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of phlegmy.
Questions about saying phlegmy
How do you pronounce phlegmy?
Say FLEM-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈflɛmi/. In British English it is /ˈflɛmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phlegmy?
Phlegmy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLEM). Broken into parts: FLEM · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say phlegmy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈflɛmi/ and the British form is /ˈflɛmi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.