How to pronounce bouge
Say it like BOOJ. Bouge is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- BOOJ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bouge pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BOOJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of bouge
American and British speakers say bouge in essentially the same way: /budʒ/ in the US and /buːdʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BOOJ.
What does bouge mean?
- To swell out.
- To bilge.
Where does bouge come from?
Variant of bulge.
Words that rhyme with bouge
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bouge.
Questions about saying bouge
How do you pronounce bouge?
Say BOOJ. The American pronunciation is /budʒ/. In British English it is /buːdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bouge?
Bouge is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BOOJ.
Do Americans and Brits say bouge the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /budʒ/ and the British form is /buːdʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.