How to pronounce boggle
Say it like BOG-ul. Boggle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOG).
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- BOG
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Boggle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BOGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of boggle
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: BOG-ul.
What does boggle mean?
- (literally or figuratively) to stop or hesitate as if suddenly seeing a bogle.“The dogs went on, but the horse boggled at the sudden appearance of the strange beast.”
- To be bewildered, dumbfounded, or confused.“He boggled at the surprising news.”
- To confuse or mystify; overwhelm.“The vastness of space really boggles the mind.”
- A scruple or objection.
- A bungle; a botched situation.
- Alternative form of bogle.
Where does boggle come from?
Variation or derivation of bogle, possibly cognate with bug.
Words that rhyme with boggle
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of boggle.
Questions about saying boggle
How do you pronounce boggle?
Say BOG-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɑɡəl/. In British English it is /ˈbɒɡəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in boggle?
Boggle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOG). Broken into parts: BOG · ul.
Is boggle 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 /ˈbɒɡəl/ (BOG-ul).