How to pronounce puggy
Say it like PUHG-ee. Puggy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHG).
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- PUHG
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Puggy 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of puggy
American and British speakers say puggy in essentially the same way: /ˈpʌɡi/ in the US and /ˈpʌɡi/ in the UK.
British respelling: PUHG-ee.
What does puggy mean?
- Resembling or characteristic of a pug dog.“a puggy nose”
- sticky, claylike
- Alternative form of pagi (“Indian tracker”).
Where does puggy come from?
From pug + -y.
Words that rhyme with puggy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of puggy.
Questions about saying puggy
How do you pronounce puggy?
Say PUHG-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈpʌɡi/. In British English it is /ˈpʌɡi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in puggy?
Puggy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHG). Broken into parts: PUHG · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say puggy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpʌɡi/ and the British form is /ˈpʌɡi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.