How to pronounce boogie
Say it like BOO-ghee. Boogie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOO).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce boogie. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- BOO
- ghee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Boogie pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BOOSay 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 boogie
American and British speakers say boogie in essentially the same way: /ˈbuɡi/ in the US and /ˈbuːɡi/ in the UK.
British respelling: BOO-ghee.
Other ways to say boogie
Boogie also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- BUUG-ee /ˈbʊɡi/
What does boogie mean?
- an instrumental version of the blues (especially for piano)
- dance to boogie music
Questions about saying boogie
How do you pronounce boogie?
Say BOO-ghee. The American pronunciation is /ˈbuɡi/. In British English it is /ˈbuːɡi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in boogie?
Boogie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOO). Broken into parts: BOO · ghee.
Do Americans and Brits say boogie the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbuɡi/ and the British form is /ˈbuːɡi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.