How to pronounce timmynoggy
Say it like TIM-ih-nog-ee. Timmynoggy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIM).
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- TIM
- ih
- nog
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Timmynoggy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nogKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of timmynoggy
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: TIM-ih-nog-ee.
What does timmynoggy mean?
- A rope used on a ship to prevent other lines and riggings tangling with each other.
- Given to various strop and toggle gadgets on board ship, used in connection with the upper yards to save time in sail drill.
- A device more or less makeshift, to enable something to be done more expeditiously than would be possible in the ordinary way.
Where does timmynoggy come from?
Probably ultimately based on Old French Old French timon (“tiller”) + English guy.
Questions about saying timmynoggy
How do you pronounce timmynoggy?
Say TIM-ih-nog-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɪmɪnɑɡi/. In British English it is /ˈtɪmɪnɒɡi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in timmynoggy?
Timmynoggy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIM). Broken into parts: TIM · ih · nog · ee.
Is timmynoggy pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈtɪmɪnɒɡi/ (TIM-ih-nog-ee).