How to pronounce podgy
Say it like POJ-ee. Podgy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POJ).
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- POJ
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Podgy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of podgy
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: POJ-ee.
What does podgy mean?
- Slightly fat.
Where does podgy come from?
From podge + -y.
Words that rhyme with podgy
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Questions about saying podgy
How do you pronounce podgy?
Say POJ-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑdʒi/. In British English it is /ˈpɒdʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in podgy?
Podgy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POJ). Broken into parts: POJ · ee.
Is podgy pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈpɒdʒi/ (POJ-ee).