How to Pronounce Pogey

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

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈpəʊɡi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “pogey”

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

What does pogey mean?

noun

  1. A poorhouse, workhouse, welfare office, charity hostel, etc.
  2. (often with the) Government financial assistance, particularly employment insurance.

Synonyms

EIemployment insuranceUIunemployment insurancedolepancrackpogey house

Words that rhyme with pogey

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

pedagogyfogeystogylogieshogikoji

Related words

dolepogybaitdoghousepigpenpokypoguepigsty

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pogey"?▾

"Pogey" has 2 syllables: pog · ey.

What is the IPA transcription of "pogey"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pogey" is /ˈpəʊɡi/.

What does "pogey" mean?▾

Pogey: A poorhouse, workhouse, welfare office, charity hostel, etc.

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