How to pronounce bogie
Say it like BOH-ghee. Bogie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH).
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- BOH
- ghee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bogie 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 bogie
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BOH-ghee.
What does bogie mean?
- A low, hand-operated truck, generally with four wheels, used for transporting objects or for riding on as a toy; a trolley.
- One of two sets of wheels under a locomotive or railcar; also, a structure with axles and wheels under a locomotive, railcar, or semi which provides support and reduces vibration for the vehicle.
- A set of wheels attached to one of an aircraft's landing gear, or the structure connecting the wheels in one such set.
- A marijuana cigarette; a joint.
- A ghost, goblin, or other hostile supernatural creature.
- A standard of performance set up as a mark to be aimed at in competition.
- An unidentified aircraft, especially as observed as a spot on a radar screen and suspected to be hostile.
Where does bogie come from?
A dialectal word from Northern England of unknown origin which is unrelated to bogey (“hostile supernatural creature; terrifying thing, bugbear”).
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Questions about saying bogie
How do you pronounce bogie?
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 bogie?
Bogie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH). Broken into parts: BOH · ghee.
Is bogie 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).
What words sound the same as bogie?
Bogie sounds the same as bogey in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.