How to pronounce bougar
Say it like BOO-gher. Bougar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOO).
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- BOO
- gher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bougar 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.
- gherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of bougar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BOO-guh.
What does bougar mean?
- A rafter or cross spar of a roof especially of a cottage.
Where does bougar come from?
Borrowed from Scots bougar, from Middle Scots bougar, bouger, bowgar (“a cross-spar in a roof”), of obscure origin; perhaps representing Old English *bogagār (“arched beam”), from boga (“bow, arch”) + gār (“spear”), with the vocalism later
Words that rhyme with bougar
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Questions about saying bougar
How do you pronounce bougar?
Say BOO-gher. The American pronunciation is /ˈbuɡɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbuːɡə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bougar?
Bougar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOO). Broken into parts: BOO · gher.
Is bougar 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 /ˈbuːɡə/ (BOO-guh).