How to pronounce bourgie
Say it like BOO-zhee. Bourgie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOO).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce bourgie. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- BOO
- zhee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bourgie 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.
- zheeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of bourgie
American and British speakers say bourgie in essentially the same way: /ˈbuʒi/ in the US and /ˈbuːʒi/ in the UK.
British respelling: BOO-zhee.
What does bourgie mean?
- Alternative form of bougie.“Although there were more reasonably priced bottles of wine, they chose an expensive Malbec not for its flavor, but for its bourgie appeal.”
Where does bourgie come from?
From bourgeoisie or bourgeois, from French; compare bougie.
Questions about saying bourgie
How do you pronounce bourgie?
Say BOO-zhee. The American pronunciation is /ˈbuʒi/. In British English it is /ˈbuːʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bourgie?
Bourgie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOO). Broken into parts: BOO · zhee.
Do Americans and Brits say bourgie the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbuʒi/ and the British form is /ˈbuːʒi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.