How do you pronounce "bourgeoisie"?

In American English: /ˌbʊrʒˌwɑːˈziː/ (buurzh-wah-ZEE). In British English: /bˌʊəʒwɑːzˈiː/ (b-uu-uhzhw-AHZ). In Canadian English: /ˌbʊrʒˌwɑːˈziː/ (buurzh-wah-ZEE). In Australian English: /bˌʊəʒwɑːzˈiː/ (b-uu-uhzhw-AHZ).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˌbʊrʒˌwɑːˈziː/ (buurzh-wah-ZEE), while in British English it's /bˌʊəʒwɑːzˈiː/ (b-uu-uhzhw-AHZ).

How to Pronounce "bourgeoisie"

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bourgeoisie

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/ˌbʊrʒˌwɑːˈziː/

buurzh-wah-ZEE

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bʊrʒbour·wɑːgeo·ziːisie

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