How to pronounce bogrush
Say it like BOG-ruhsh. Bogrush has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOG).
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US American/ˈbɑˌɡrʌʃ/BOG-ruhsh
UK British/ˈbɒˌɡrʌʃ/BOG-ruhsh
- BOG
- ruhsh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bogrush 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.
- ruhshGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of bogrush
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: BOG-ruhsh.
What does bogrush mean?
noun
- Any of several sedges of the genus Schoenus.
Where does bogrush come from?
From bog + rush.
Questions about saying bogrush
How do you pronounce bogrush?
Say BOG-ruhsh. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɑˌɡrʌʃ/. In British English it is /ˈbɒˌɡrʌʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bogrush?
Bogrush has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOG). Broken into parts: BOG · ruhsh.
Is bogrush 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 /ˈbɒˌɡrʌʃ/ (BOG-ruhsh).