How to pronounce bourgeoisify
Say it like borzh-WOZ-ee-fy. Bourgeoisify has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WOZ).
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- borzh
- WOZ
- ee
- fy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bourgeoisify pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- borzhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- WOZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- fyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of bourgeoisify
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: bawzh-WOZ-ee-fy.
What does bourgeoisify mean?
- To make bourgeois.
Where does bourgeoisify come from?
From bourgeois + -ify.
Questions about saying bourgeoisify
How do you pronounce bourgeoisify?
Say borzh-WOZ-ee-fy. The American pronunciation is /bɔrʒˈwɑzifaɪ/. In British English it is /bɔːʒˈwɒzifaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bourgeoisify?
Bourgeoisify has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WOZ). Broken into parts: borzh · WOZ · ee · fy.
Is bourgeoisify 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 /bɔːʒˈwɒzifaɪ/ (bawzh-WOZ-ee-fy).