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How to pronounce wedgy

Say it like WEJ-ee. Wedgy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEJ).

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US American/ˈwɛdʒi/WEJ-ee
UK British/ˈwɛdʒi/WEJ-ee
  • WEJ
  • ee
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Wedgy pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. WEJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
  2. eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.

American vs British pronunciation of wedgy

American and British speakers say wedgy in essentially the same way: /ˈwɛdʒi/ in the US and /ˈwɛdʒi/ in the UK.

British respelling: WEJ-ee.

What does wedgy mean?

adjective
  1. Resembling a wedge, especially in shape

Where does wedgy come from?

From wedge + -y.

Similar and opposite words

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Words that rhyme with wedgy

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Questions about saying wedgy

How do you pronounce wedgy?

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 wedgy?

Wedgy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEJ). Broken into parts: WEJ · ee.

Do Americans and Brits say wedgy 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.

Pronunciation from Wiktionary; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).