How to pronounce Bruges
Say it like BROO-jiz. Bruges has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BROO).
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- BROO
- jiz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bruges pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- jizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of Bruges
American and British speakers say Bruges in essentially the same way: /ˈbrudʒɪz/ in the US and /ˈbruːdʒɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: BROO-jiz.
What does Bruges mean?
- The capital city of West Flanders province, Belgium.
- A city and town in Gironde department, Aquitaine, region of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France.
Where does Bruges come from?
From French Bruges, from Old French, from Old Dutch Bruges, Bruggas, Brugias, probably from brugga (“bridge”), ultimately from Proto-Germanic *brugjǭ.
Questions about saying Bruges
How do you pronounce Bruges?
Say BROO-jiz. The American pronunciation is /ˈbrudʒɪz/. In British English it is /ˈbruːdʒɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Bruges?
Bruges has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BROO). Broken into parts: BROO · jiz.
Do Americans and Brits say Bruges the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbrudʒɪz/ and the British form is /ˈbruːdʒɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.