Burgoyne meaning

UK US /bɚˈɡɔɪn/ 2 syllables

Burgoyne (noun): British general in the American Revolution who captured Fort Ticonderoga but lost the battle of Saratoga in 1777 (1722-1792).

Definition of Burgoyne

  1. British general in the American Revolution who captured Fort Ticonderoga but lost the battle of Saratoga in 1777 (1722-1792)

    Synonyms: John Burgoyne, Gentleman Johnny

    Type of: general

How to pronounce Burgoyne

Burgoyne is pronounced /bɚˈɡɔɪn/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.

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