How to pronounce tulgey
Say it like TUHL-jee. Tulgey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUHL).
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- TUHL
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tulgey pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TUHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- jeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of tulgey
American and British speakers say tulgey in essentially the same way: /ˈtʌldʒi/ in the US and /ˈtʌldʒi/ in the UK.
British respelling: TUHL-jee.
What does tulgey mean?
- Thick, dense, dark (originally in reference to a wood).
Where does tulgey come from?
Coined by British author and scholar Lewis Carroll around 1870 for the Jabberwock poem.
Questions about saying tulgey
How do you pronounce tulgey?
Say TUHL-jee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʌldʒi/. In British English it is /ˈtʌldʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tulgey?
Tulgey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUHL). Broken into parts: TUHL · jee.
Do Americans and Brits say tulgey the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʌldʒi/ and the British form is /ˈtʌldʒi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.