How to pronounce boondoggles
Say it like boon-DOG-ulz. Boondoggles has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOG).
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- boon
- DOG
- ulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Boondoggles pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- boonGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- DOGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of boondoggles
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: boon-DOG-ulz.
What does boondoggles mean?
- plural of boondoggle How to pronounce boondoggle
- third-person singular simple present indicative of boondoggle How to pronounce boondoggle
Words that rhyme with boondoggles
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of boondoggles.
Questions about saying boondoggles
How do you pronounce boondoggles?
Say boon-DOG-ulz. The American pronunciation is /ˌbunˈdɑɡəlz/. In British English it is /ˌbuːnˈdɒɡəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in boondoggles?
Boondoggles has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOG). Broken into parts: boon · DOG · ulz.
Is boondoggles 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 /ˌbuːnˈdɒɡəlz/ (boon-DOG-ulz).