How to pronounce plaguey
Say it like PLAY-ghee. Plaguey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAY).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce plaguey. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- PLAY
- ghee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plaguey pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- gheeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of plaguey
American and British speakers say plaguey in essentially the same way: /ˈpleɪɡi/ in the US and /ˈpleɪɡi/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLAY-ghee.
What does plaguey mean?
- Causing annoyance or bother; irritating.
Where does plaguey come from?
From plague + -y.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying plaguey
How do you pronounce plaguey?
Say PLAY-ghee. The American pronunciation is /ˈpleɪɡi/. In British English it is /ˈpleɪɡi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plaguey?
Plaguey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAY). Broken into parts: PLAY · ghee.
Do Americans and Brits say plaguey the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpleɪɡi/ and the British form is /ˈpleɪɡi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.