How do you pronounce "bougie"?

In American English: /ˈbuːˌʒiː/ (BOO-zhee). In British English: /bˈaʊdʒi/ (B-owj). In Canadian English: /ˈbuːˌʒiː/ (BOO-zhee). In Australian English: /bˈaʊdʒi/ (B-owj).

Is "bougie" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbuːˌʒiː/ (BOO-zhee), while in British English it's /bˈaʊdʒi/ (B-owj).

How to Pronounce "bougie"

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bougie

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/ˈbuːˌʒiː/

BOO-zhee

Syllable Breakdown

buːbou·ʒiːgie

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