How to pronounce scraggy
Say it like SKRAG-ee. Scraggy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKRAG).
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- SKRAG
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scraggy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKRAGSay 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 scraggy
American and British speakers say scraggy in essentially the same way: /ˈskræɡi/ in the US and /ˈskræɡi/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKRAG-ee.
What does scraggy mean?
- Rough and irregular; jagged.
- Lean or thin, scrawny.
Words that rhyme with scraggy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of scraggy.
Questions about saying scraggy
How do you pronounce scraggy?
Say SKRAG-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈskræɡi/. In British English it is /ˈskræɡi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scraggy?
Scraggy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKRAG). Broken into parts: SKRAG · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say scraggy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈskræɡi/ and the British form is /ˈskræɡi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.