How to pronounce shaggy
Say it like SHAG-ee. Shaggy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAG).
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- SHAG
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shaggy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHAGSay 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 shaggy
American and British speakers say shaggy in essentially the same way: /ˈʃæɡi/ in the US and /ˈʃæɡi/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHAG-ee.
What does shaggy mean?
- Having long, thick, and uncombed hair, fur or wool.“a shaggy dog”
- Having a surface like shaggy hair; with a rough nap.
- Confused, muddled.
Where does shaggy come from?
From shag + -y.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with shaggy
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Questions about saying shaggy
How do you pronounce shaggy?
Say SHAG-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃæɡi/. In British English it is /ˈʃæɡi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shaggy?
Shaggy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAG). Broken into parts: SHAG · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say shaggy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʃæɡi/ and the British form is /ˈʃæɡi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.