How to pronounce bigos
Say it like BEE-gohz. Bigos has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEE).
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US American/ˈbiɡoʊz/BEE-gohz
UK British/ˈbiːɡəʊz/BEE-gohz
- BEE
- gohz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bigos pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- gohzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of bigos
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BEE-gohz.
What does bigos mean?
noun
- A traditional Polish stew containing cabbage and meat
Where does bigos come from?
Borrowed from Polish bigos.
Questions about saying bigos
How do you pronounce bigos?
Say BEE-gohz. The American pronunciation is /ˈbiɡoʊz/. In British English it is /ˈbiːɡəʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bigos?
Bigos has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEE). Broken into parts: BEE · gohz.
Is bigos pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈbiːɡəʊz/ (BEE-gohz).