How to pronounce boggling
Say it like BOG-uh-ling. Boggling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOG).
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US American/ˈbɑɡəlɪŋ/BOG-uh-ling
UK British/ˈbɒɡəlɪŋ/BOG-uh-ling
- BOG
- uh
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Boggling 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of boggling
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: BOG-uh-ling.
What does boggling mean?
verb
- present participle and gerund of boggle How to pronounce boggle
- Stupefying; mind-boggling.
- The condition of being bewildered or mystified.
Questions about saying boggling
How do you pronounce boggling?
Say BOG-uh-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɑɡəlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbɒɡəlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in boggling?
Boggling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOG). Broken into parts: BOG · uh · ling.
Is boggling 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 /ˈbɒɡəlɪŋ/ (BOG-uh-ling).