How to pronounce puggish
Say it like PUHG-ish. Puggish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHG).
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- PUHG
- ish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Puggish pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PUHGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of puggish
American and British speakers say puggish in essentially the same way: /ˈpʌɡɪʃ/ in the US and /ˈpʌɡɪʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: PUHG-ish.
What does puggish mean?
- Resembling or characteristic of a pug dog.
Where does puggish come from?
From pug + -ish.
Words that rhyme with puggish
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of puggish.
Questions about saying puggish
How do you pronounce puggish?
Say PUHG-ish. The American pronunciation is /ˈpʌɡɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈpʌɡɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in puggish?
Puggish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHG). Broken into parts: PUHG · ish.
Do Americans and Brits say puggish the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpʌɡɪʃ/ and the British form is /ˈpʌɡɪʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.