How to pronounce bogle
Say it like BAW-gul. Bogle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAW).
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- BAW
- gul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bogle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- gulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bogle
American and British speakers say bogle in essentially the same way: /ˈbɔɡəl/ in the US and /ˈbɒɡəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: BOG-ul.
What does bogle mean?
- A goblin, imp, bogeyman, bugbear or similar a frightful being or phantom.
- A Jamaican dance move that involves raising and lowering the arms while moving the body in a waving motion.
Where does bogle come from?
Uncertain; possibly cognate with English bug, or derived from Welsh bwgwly (“to terrify”).
Questions about saying bogle
How do you pronounce bogle?
Say BAW-gul. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɔɡəl/. In British English it is /ˈbɒɡəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bogle?
Bogle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAW). Broken into parts: BAW · gul.
Do Americans and Brits say bogle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɔɡəl/ and the British form is /ˈbɒɡəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.