How to pronounce bogslide
Say it like BOG-slyde. Bogslide has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOG).
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- BOG
- slyde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bogslide 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.
- slydeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of bogslide
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: BOG-slyde.
What does bogslide mean?
- A rapid movement of saturated peat in (or from and moving out of) a bog, similar to a landslide or mudslide.
Where does bogslide come from?
From bog + slide.
Questions about saying bogslide
How do you pronounce bogslide?
Say BOG-slyde. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɑɡˌslaɪd/. In British English it is /ˈbɒɡˌslaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bogslide?
Bogslide has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOG). Broken into parts: BOG · slyde.
Is bogslide 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 /ˈbɒɡˌslaɪd/ (BOG-slyde).