How to pronounce virgie
Say it like VUR-ghee. Virgie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VUR).
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US American/ˈvɝɡi/VUR-ghee
UK British/ˈvɜːɡi/VUR-ghee
- VUR
- ghee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Virgie pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VURSay 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 virgie
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: VUR-ghee.
What does virgie mean?
noun
- A virgin.
Where does virgie come from?
Clipping of virgin + -ie.
Questions about saying virgie
How do you pronounce virgie?
Say VUR-ghee. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɝɡi/. In British English it is /ˈvɜːɡi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in virgie?
Virgie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VUR). Broken into parts: VUR · ghee.
Is virgie 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 /ˈvɜːɡi/ (VUR-ghee).