How to pronounce bugsy
Say it like BUHG-zee. Bugsy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHG).
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- BUHG
- zee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bugsy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BUHGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- zeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of bugsy
American and British speakers say bugsy in essentially the same way: /ˈbʌɡzi/ in the US and /ˈbʌɡzi/ in the UK.
British respelling: BUHG-zee.
What does bugsy mean?
- Infested with bugs; buggy
- Crazy; unstable; bughouse“He must be bugsy to behave so impulsively!”
Questions about saying bugsy
How do you pronounce bugsy?
Say BUHG-zee. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʌɡzi/. In British English it is /ˈbʌɡzi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bugsy?
Bugsy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHG). Broken into parts: BUHG · zee.
Do Americans and Brits say bugsy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbʌɡzi/ and the British form is /ˈbʌɡzi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.