How to pronounce budgie
Say it like BUHJ-ee. Budgie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHJ).
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- BUHJ
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Budgie pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BUHJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of budgie
American and British speakers say budgie in essentially the same way: /ˈbʌdʒi/ in the US and /ˈbʌdʒi/ in the UK.
British respelling: BUHJ-ee.
What does budgie mean?
- A budgerigar.“She keeps a ton of budgies in her home.”
Where does budgie come from?
From a clipping of budgerigar + -ie.
Words that rhyme with budgie
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of budgie.
Questions about saying budgie
How do you pronounce budgie?
Say BUHJ-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʌdʒi/. In British English it is /ˈbʌdʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in budgie?
Budgie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHJ). Broken into parts: BUHJ · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say budgie the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbʌdʒi/ and the British form is /ˈbʌdʒi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.