How to pronounce bougher
Say it like BOW-er. Bougher has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOW).
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- BOW
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bougher pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BOWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bougher
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BOW-uh.
What does bougher mean?
- A young hawk, when it begins to leave the nest.
Where does bougher come from?
From bough + -er.
Words that rhyme with bougher
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bougher.
Questions about saying bougher
How do you pronounce bougher?
Say BOW-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈbaʊər/. In British English it is /ˈbaʊə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bougher?
Bougher has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOW). Broken into parts: BOW · er.
Is bougher 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 /ˈbaʊə/ (BOW-uh).