How to Pronounce Bourgeois

To pronounce "bourgeois", say BOURG-eois — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbɔːʒ.wɑː/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈbɔːʒ.wɑː/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bourgeois”

"bourgeois" has 2 syllables: bourg-eois. It rhymes with guffaw and draw, if that helps it stick.

What does bourgeois mean?

noun

  1. (usually in the plural) The middle class.
  2. An individual member of the middle class.

verb

  1. To make bourgeois.

adjective

  1. Of or relating to the middle class, their presumed overly conventional, conservative, and materialistic values.

    “bourgeois opinion”

  2. Of or relating to the bourgeoisie, the third estate of the French Ancien Regime.

Synonyms

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Words that rhyme with bourgeois

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guffawdrawwithdrawrawflawclawchutzpahlawpawblahjawgnaw

Related words

middle-classburghercapitalistcapitalisticconservativebusinesspersonmaterialisticbourgeoisie

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bourgeois"?▾

"Bourgeois" has 2 syllables: bourg · eois.

What is the IPA transcription of "bourgeois"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bourgeois" is /ˈbɔːʒ.wɑː/.

What does "bourgeois" mean?▾

Bourgeois: (usually in the plural) The middle class.

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