How to pronounce pogey
Say it like POH-ghee. Pogey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POH).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈpoʊɡi/POH-ghee
UK British/ˈpəʊɡi/POH-ghee
- POH
- ghee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pogey pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- gheeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of pogey
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: POH-ghee.
What does pogey mean?
noun
- Government financial assistance, particularly employment insurance.
Where does pogey come from?
1891, meaning "poorhouse", possibly from British hobo slang.
Words that rhyme with pogey
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pogey.
Questions about saying pogey
How do you pronounce pogey?
Say POH-ghee. The American pronunciation is /ˈpoʊɡi/. In British English it is /ˈpəʊɡi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pogey?
Pogey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POH). Broken into parts: POH · ghee.
Is pogey pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈpəʊɡi/ (POH-ghee).