How to pronounce burgundies
Say it like BUR-gun-deez. Burgundies has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUR).
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- BUR
- gun
- deez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Burgundies 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.
- gunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- deezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of burgundies
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BUR-gun-deez.
What does burgundies mean?
- plural of burgundy How to pronounce burgundy
Questions about saying burgundies
How do you pronounce burgundies?
Say BUR-gun-deez. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɝɡəndiz/. In British English it is /ˈbɜːɡəndiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in burgundies?
Burgundies has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUR). Broken into parts: BUR · gun · deez.
Is burgundies 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 /ˈbɜːɡəndiz/ (BUR-gun-deez).