How to pronounce sugary
Say it like SHUUG-uh-ree. Sugary has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHUUG).
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- SHUUG
- uh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sugary pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHUUGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of sugary
American and British speakers say sugary in essentially the same way: /ˈʃʊɡəri/ in the US and /ˈʃʊɡəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHUUG-uh-ree.
What does sugary mean?
- Of food, drink, etc., containing or covered with a large amount of sugar.
- Fond of sweets.
- A place where maple-juice is manufactured.
- A place where sugar is manufactured.
Where does sugary come from?
From sugar + -y.
Questions about saying sugary
How do you pronounce sugary?
Say SHUUG-uh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃʊɡəri/. In British English it is /ˈʃʊɡəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sugary?
Sugary has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHUUG). Broken into parts: SHUUG · uh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say sugary the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʃʊɡəri/ and the British form is /ˈʃʊɡəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.