shaggy

/ˈʃæɡi/

Syllables shag·gy

Stress SHAG-gy

Phonics Breakdown

sh

/ʃ/

sh sound

a

/æ/

short a

gg

/ɡ/

hard g

y

/i/

y as i

Meaning

having long, thick, and untidy hair or fur

Sound Reference

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sh=/ʃ/(she) + a=/æ/(cat) + gg=/ɡ/(egg) + y=/i/(happy)

Example

The dog has a shaggy coat.