How to pronounce bulgogi
Say it like bul-GOH-ghee. Bulgogi has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GOH).
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- bul
- GOH
- ghee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bulgogi pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- GOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- gheeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of bulgogi
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: bul-GOH-ghee.
What does bulgogi mean?
- A Korean dish of shredded (usually marinated) beef with vegetables.
- Any of various Korean dishes of grilled meat in this style.
- The meat in these dishes, traditionally grilled at the table.
Where does bulgogi come from?
Borrowed from Korean 불고기 (bulgogi, from 불 (bul, “fire”) + 고기 (gogi, “meat”)).
Words that rhyme with bulgogi
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Questions about saying bulgogi
How do you pronounce bulgogi?
Say bul-GOH-ghee. The American pronunciation is /bʊlˈɡoʊɡi/. In British English it is /bʊlˈɡəʊɡi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bulgogi?
Bulgogi has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GOH). Broken into parts: bul · GOH · ghee.
Is bulgogi pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /bʊlˈɡəʊɡi/ (bul-GOH-ghee).