How to pronounce burgee
Say it like BUR-ghee. Burgee has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUR).
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US American/ˈbɝɡi/BUR-ghee
UK British/ˈbɜːɡi/BUR-ghee
- BUR
- ghee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Burgee pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- gheeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of burgee
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BUR-ghee.
What does burgee mean?
noun
- A flag, usually a broad tapering pennant, often with a swallowtail, flown by yachts to identify the owner's yacht club.
- A flag in the form of a triangular swallowtail pennant regardless of use, as in the State Flag of Ohio, officially the 'Ohio Burgee'.
Questions about saying burgee
How do you pronounce burgee?
Say BUR-ghee. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɝɡi/. In British English it is /ˈbɜːɡi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in burgee?
Burgee has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUR). Broken into parts: BUR · ghee.
Is burgee pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈbɜːɡi/ (BUR-ghee).