How to pronounce saggy
Say it like SAG-ee. Saggy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAG).
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- SAG
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Saggy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SAGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of saggy
American and British speakers say saggy in essentially the same way: /ˈsæɡi/ in the US and /ˈsæɡi/ in the UK.
British respelling: SAG-ee.
What does saggy mean?
- Baggy or loose-fitting.
- That sinks or droops from wear or its own weight.“saggy boobs”
Where does saggy come from?
From sag + -y.
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Words that rhyme with saggy
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Questions about saying saggy
How do you pronounce saggy?
Say SAG-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈsæɡi/. In British English it is /ˈsæɡi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in saggy?
Saggy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAG). Broken into parts: SAG · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say saggy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsæɡi/ and the British form is /ˈsæɡi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.