How to Pronounce Bougie

To pronounce "bougie", say BOUG-ie — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbuːʒi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈbuːʒi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bougie”

"bougie" has 2 syllables: boug-ie. It rhymes with free and devotee, if that helps it stick.

What does bougie mean?

noun

  1. A tapered cylindrical instrument for introducing an object into a tubular anatomical structure, or to dilate such a structure, as with an esophageal bougie.
  2. A wax candle.

Words that rhyme with bougie

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

freedevoteeseekeygleescreereparteeapogeesensualitysyncopeespritweighty

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bougie"?▾

"Bougie" has 2 syllables: boug · ie.

What is the IPA transcription of "bougie"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bougie" is /ˈbuːʒi/.

What does "bougie" mean?▾

Bougie: A tapered cylindrical instrument for introducing an object into a tubular anatomical structure, or to dilate such a structure, as with an esophageal bougie.

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