How to pronounce pogy
Say it like POH-ghee. Pogy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POH).
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- POH
- ghee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pogy 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 pogy
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: POH-ghee.
What does pogy mean?
- menhaden (fish)
Where does pogy come from?
Clipping of poghaden.
Words that rhyme with pogy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pogy.
Questions about saying pogy
How do you pronounce pogy?
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 pogy?
Pogy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POH). Broken into parts: POH · ghee.
Is pogy 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).