How to pronounce porgy
Say it like POR-ghee. Porgy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POR).
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- POR
- ghee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Porgy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- gheeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of porgy
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAW-ghee.
What does porgy mean?
- Any of several fish of the family Sparidae of seabreams.
- In particular, the scup (paugie, Stenotomus chrysops).
Where does porgy come from?
The similarity of porgy to paugie, especially in non-rhotic accents, may have reinforced both terms.
Words that rhyme with porgy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of porgy.
Questions about saying porgy
How do you pronounce porgy?
Say POR-ghee. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɔrɡi/. In British English it is /ˈpɔːɡi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in porgy?
Porgy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POR). Broken into parts: POR · ghee.
Is porgy pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈpɔːɡi/ (PAW-ghee).