How to pronounce burgundy
Say it like BUR-gun-dee. Burgundy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUR).
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- BUR
- gun
- dee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Burgundy 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.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of burgundy
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BUR-gun-dee.
What does burgundy mean?
- A dark red color tinged with purple, like that of Burgundy (red) wine.
- Of a deep purple red color like that of Burgundy wine.
Where does burgundy come from?
1881, from attributive use of Burgundy (“wine from Burgundy”) from Burgundy wine, from Burgundy (“region of France”) + wine.
Questions about saying burgundy
How do you pronounce burgundy?
Say BUR-gun-dee. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɝɡəndi/. In British English it is /ˈbɝɡəndi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in burgundy?
Burgundy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUR). Broken into parts: BUR · gun · dee.
Is burgundy 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 /ˈbɝɡəndi/ (BUR-gun-dee).