How to pronounce bogey
Say it like BOH-ghee. Bogey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH).
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- BOH
- ghee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bogey pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- gheeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of bogey
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BOH-ghee.
What does bogey mean?
- A ghost, goblin, or other hostile supernatural creature.
- A bugbear: any terrifying thing.
- A police officer.
- A bog-standard (representative) specimen taken from the center of production.
- To make a bogey on (a particular hole).
Where does bogey come from?
The golf sense is from the devil as an imaginary player.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with bogey
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Questions about saying bogey
How do you pronounce bogey?
Say BOH-ghee. The American pronunciation is /ˈboʊɡi/. In British English it is /ˈbəʊɡi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bogey?
Bogey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH). Broken into parts: BOH · ghee.
Is bogey pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈbəʊɡi/ (BOH-ghee).