How to pronounce pogie
Say it like POH-ghee. Pogie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POH).
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- POH
- ghee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pogie 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 pogie
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: POH-ghee.
What does pogie mean?
- Alternative form of pogy (“type of fish”).
- A protective hand covering attached to the oars or paddles while rowing, canoeing or kayaking. They insulate the hands from wind and cold while allowing the bare hands inside to contact the paddle shaft or oar and maintain grip and feel.
- A protective hand covering, sometimes insulated, attached to handlebars to protect hands from wind and precipitation.
Words that rhyme with pogie
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Questions about saying pogie
How do you pronounce pogie?
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 pogie?
Pogie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POH). Broken into parts: POH · ghee.
Is pogie 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).