How to pronounce bargee
Say it like BAR-jee. Bargee has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAR).
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US American/ˈbɑrdʒi/BAR-jee
UK British/ˈbɑːdʒi/BAH-jee
- BAR
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bargee pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- jeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of bargee
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BAH-jee.
What does bargee mean?
noun
- A crewman of a working barge.
- A vulgar person, prone to bad language.
Where does bargee come from?
From barge + -ee.
Questions about saying bargee
How do you pronounce bargee?
Say BAR-jee. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɑrdʒi/. In British English it is /ˈbɑːdʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bargee?
Bargee has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAR). Broken into parts: BAR · jee.
Is bargee pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈbɑːdʒi/ (BAH-jee).