How do you pronounce "porgy"?

In American English: /ˈpɔrgi/ (PAWRG-ee). In British English: /pˈɔːdʒi/ (P-awj). In Canadian English: /ˈpɔrgi/ (PAWRG-ee). In Australian English: /pˈɔːdʒi/ (P-awj).

Is "porgy" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpɔrgi/ (PAWRG-ee), while in British English it's /pˈɔːdʒi/ (P-awj).

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porgy

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/ˈpɔrgi/

PAWRG-ee

Syllable Breakdown

pɔrgpor·igy

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