How to pronounce pudgy
Say it like PUHJ-ee. Pudgy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHJ).
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- PUHJ
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pudgy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PUHJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of pudgy
American and British speakers say pudgy in essentially the same way: /ˈpʌdʒi/ in the US and /ˈpʌdʒi/ in the UK.
British respelling: PUHJ-ee.
What does pudgy mean?
- Fat, overweight (pertaining particularly to children), plump; chubby.“The pudgy child had a difficult time running the mile.”
Where does pudgy come from?
From pudge + -y, or an alteration of pudsy.
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Words that rhyme with pudgy
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Questions about saying pudgy
How do you pronounce pudgy?
Say PUHJ-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈpʌdʒi/. In British English it is /ˈpʌdʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pudgy?
Pudgy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHJ). Broken into parts: PUHJ · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say pudgy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpʌdʒi/ and the British form is /ˈpʌdʒi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.