How to Pronounce Fogey

To pronounce "fogey", say FOG-ey — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈfəʊɡi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈfəʊɡi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “fogey”

"fogey" has 2 syllables: fog-ey. It rhymes with pedagogy and stogy, if that helps it stick.

What does fogey mean?

noun

  1. A dull old fellow; a person behind the times, over-conservative, or slow.

Synonyms

old fogey

Words that rhyme with fogey

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

pedagogystogypogeylogieshogikoji

Related words

dotardfossildodofoggerfuddy-duddy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fogey"?▾

"Fogey" has 2 syllables: fog · ey.

What is the IPA transcription of "fogey"?▾

The IPA transcription of "fogey" is /ˈfəʊɡi/.

What does "fogey" mean?▾

Fogey: A dull old fellow; a person behind the times, over-conservative, or slow.

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