How to pronounce badugi
Say it like buh-DOO-ghee. Badugi has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOO).
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- buh
- DOO
- ghee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Badugi pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- gheeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of badugi
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: buh-DYOO-ghee.
What does badugi mean?
- A draw poker game in which the goal is to make the lowest possible four-card hand, with no pairs and cards of all four different suits.
- A four-card hand in which all cards are of different suits and no two cards share the same rank.
Where does badugi come from?
Probably borrowed from Korean 바둑이 (badugi).
Words that rhyme with badugi
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Questions about saying badugi
How do you pronounce badugi?
Say buh-DOO-ghee. The American pronunciation is /bəˈduɡi/. In British English it is /bəˈdjuːɡi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in badugi?
Badugi has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOO). Broken into parts: buh · DOO · ghee.
Is badugi pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /bəˈdjuːɡi/ (buh-DYOO-ghee).