How to Pronounce “Bruges”

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IPA Transcription

American (US): /bruːʒ/
British (UK): /bruːʒ/

What “Bruges” means

proper noun — The capital city of West Flanders province, Belgium.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does "Bruges" mean?

Bruges (proper noun): The capital city of West Flanders province, Belgium.

How do you pronounce "Bruges" in American vs British English?

Both accents use the same sequence of phonemes for "Bruges", /bruːʒ/, so the difference you hear is in how the vowels are coloured rather than in which sounds are used. Play both on this page to compare.

What is the IPA transcription of "Bruges"?

/bruːʒ/ in American English, /bruːʒ/ in British English.

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