How to pronounce bilgy
Say it like BIL-jee. Bilgy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BIL).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce bilgy. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- BIL
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bilgy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- jeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of bilgy
American and British speakers say bilgy in essentially the same way: /ˈbɪldʒi/ in the US and /ˈbɪldʒi/ in the UK.
British respelling: BIL-jee.
What does bilgy mean?
- Containing, or resembling, bilge.
Where does bilgy come from?
From bilge + -y.
Questions about saying bilgy
How do you pronounce bilgy?
Say BIL-jee. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɪldʒi/. In British English it is /ˈbɪldʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bilgy?
Bilgy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BIL). Broken into parts: BIL · jee.
Do Americans and Brits say bilgy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɪldʒi/ and the British form is /ˈbɪldʒi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.