How to pronounce boondoggle
Say it like BOON-dog-ul. Boondoggle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOON).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce boondoggle. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- BOON
- dog
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Boondoggle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BOONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- dogKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of boondoggle
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: BOON-dog-ul.
What does boondoggle mean?
- A braided ring to hold a neckerchief.
- A waste of time or money; a pointless activity.“Opponents consider this another billion-dollar government boondoggle.”
- A trip or journey, especially a recreational or otherwise desirable one.
- To waste time on a pointless activity.
Where does boondoggle come from?
Coined by American scout leader Robert H.
Questions about saying boondoggle
How do you pronounce boondoggle?
Say BOON-dog-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈbundɑɡəl/. In British English it is /ˈbuːndɒɡəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in boondoggle?
Boondoggle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOON). Broken into parts: BOON · dog · ul.
Is boondoggle 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 /ˈbuːndɒɡəl/ (BOON-dog-ul).