How to pronounce wedgie
Say it like WEJ-ee. Wedgie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEJ).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce wedgie. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- WEJ
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wedgie pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WEJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of wedgie
American and British speakers say wedgie in essentially the same way: /ˈwɛdʒi/ in the US and /ˈwɛdʒi/ in the UK.
British respelling: WEJ-ee.
What does wedgie mean?
- A wedge-heeled shoe.
- A prank in which a person's underpants are pulled up sharply from behind in order to wedge the clothing uncomfortably between the person's buttocks.
- A situation where a person's underpants are stuck uncomfortably between their buttocks.
- To play the wedgie prank on.
Where does wedgie come from?
From wedge + -ie.
Words that rhyme with wedgie
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of wedgie.
Questions about saying wedgie
How do you pronounce wedgie?
Say WEJ-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɛdʒi/. In British English it is /ˈwɛdʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wedgie?
Wedgie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEJ). Broken into parts: WEJ · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say wedgie the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwɛdʒi/ and the British form is /ˈwɛdʒi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.