How to pronounce bogus
Say it like BOH-gus. Bogus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH).
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US American/ˈboʊɡəs/BOH-gus
UK British/ˈbəʊɡəs/BOH-gus
- BOH
- gus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bogus 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.
- gusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bogus
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BOH-gus.
What does bogus mean?
adjective
- Counterfeit or fake; not genuine.“He was arrested for trying to cash a bogus check at the bank.”
- Undesirable or harmful.
- Incorrect, useless, or broken.
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Questions about saying bogus
How do you pronounce bogus?
Say BOH-gus. The American pronunciation is /ˈboʊɡəs/. In British English it is /ˈbəʊɡəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bogus?
Bogus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH). Broken into parts: BOH · gus.
Is bogus 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 /ˈbəʊɡəs/ (BOH-gus).