How to pronounce smoggy
Say it like SMAW-ghee. Smoggy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SMAW).
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- SMAW
- ghee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Smoggy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SMAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- gheeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of smoggy
American and British speakers say smoggy in essentially the same way: /ˈsmɔɡi/ in the US and /ˈsmɒɡi/ in the UK.
British respelling: SMOG-ee.
What does smoggy mean?
- Having smog.“It was another smoggy day in Los Angeles.”
Where does smoggy come from?
From smog + -y.
Words that rhyme with smoggy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of smoggy.
Questions about saying smoggy
How do you pronounce smoggy?
Say SMAW-ghee. The American pronunciation is /ˈsmɔɡi/. In British English it is /ˈsmɒɡi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in smoggy?
Smoggy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SMAW). Broken into parts: SMAW · ghee.
Do Americans and Brits say smoggy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsmɔɡi/ and the British form is /ˈsmɒɡi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.