How to pronounce bogy
Say it like BOH-ghee. Bogy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH).
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- BOH
- ghee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bogy 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 bogy
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BOH-ghee.
What does bogy mean?
- Alternative form of bogey.
- Alternative form of bogie.
Words that rhyme with bogy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bogy.
Words that sound like bogy
Questions about saying bogy
How do you pronounce bogy?
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 bogy?
Bogy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH). Broken into parts: BOH · ghee.
Is bogy 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 bogy?
Bogy sounds the same as bogey in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.