How to pronounce bugan
Say it like BUUG-un. Bugan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUUG).
- BUUG
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bugan pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BUUGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bugan
American and British speakers say bugan in essentially the same way: /ˈbʊɡən/ in the US and /ˈbʊɡən/ in the UK.
British respelling: BUUG-un.
What does bugan mean?
- hobgoblin, evil spirit
Where does bugan come from?
From Welsh bwgan (“hobgoblin”), from Middle Welsh, possibly from Middle English bugge.
Questions about saying bugan
How do you pronounce bugan?
Say BUUG-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʊɡən/. In British English it is /ˈbʊɡən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bugan?
Bugan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUUG). Broken into parts: BUUG · un.
Do Americans and Brits say bugan the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbʊɡən/ and the British form is /ˈbʊɡən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.