How to Pronounce Bourgie

To pronounce "bourgie", say BOURG-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

7

Letters

/ˈbuːʒi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bourgie”

"bourgie" has 2 syllables: bourg-ie.

What does bourgie mean?

adjective

  1. (usually derogatory) Behaving like or pertaining to people of a higher social status, middle-class / bourgeois people (sometimes carrying connotations of fakeness, elitism, or snobbery).
  2. Fancy or good-looking, without the same connotations of snobbery or pretentiousness as in sense 1.

noun

  1. A member of the bourgeoisie.

Synonyms

chichihigh and mightyritzysadittysnobby

Related words

bourgeoisbougiepinklumpenbourgeoislumpenbourgeoisieboorjoybristlerburgher

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bourgie"?▾

"Bourgie" has 2 syllables: bourg · ie.

What is the IPA transcription of "bourgie"?▾

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

What does "bourgie" mean?▾

Bourgie: (usually derogatory) Behaving like or pertaining to people of a higher social status, middle-class / bourgeois people (sometimes carrying connotations of fakeness, elitism, or snobbery).

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