How to pronounce bouget
Say it like BOO-jit. Bouget has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOO).
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- BOO
- jit
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bouget 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.
- jitKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of bouget
American and British speakers say bouget in essentially the same way: /ˈbudʒɪt/ in the US and /ˈbuːdʒɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: BOO-jit.
What does bouget mean?
- A charge resembling a yoke and a pair of the water bags that were formerly used to supply an army in battle.
Where does bouget come from?
The heraldic sense derives from an older spelling and meaning of budget, "small bag" (compare Middle English bouget, bowgett (“a leather bag or wallet”)), from Middle French bougette (“little pouch”).
Questions about saying bouget
How do you pronounce bouget?
Say BOO-jit. The American pronunciation is /ˈbudʒɪt/. In British English it is /ˈbuːdʒɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bouget?
Bouget has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOO). Broken into parts: BOO · jit.
Do Americans and Brits say bouget the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbudʒɪt/ and the British form is /ˈbuːdʒɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.