How to pronounce bogged
Say it like BOGD. Bogged is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- BOGD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bogged pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BOGDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of bogged
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: BOGD.
Other ways to say bogged
Bogged also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- BAWGD /bɔɡd/
What does bogged mean?
- simple past and past participle of bog How to pronounce bog
- Stuck; unable to progress; having been bogged down.
Where does bogged come from?
Past participle of bog.
Questions about saying bogged
How do you pronounce bogged?
Say BOGD. The American pronunciation is /bɑɡd/. In British English it is /bɒɡd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bogged?
Bogged is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BOGD.
Is bogged pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /bɒɡd/ (BOGD).