How to pronounce buggers
Say it like BUHG-erz. Buggers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHG).
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US American/ˈbʌɡɚz/BUHG-erz
UK British/ˈbʌɡəz/BUHG-uz
- BUHG
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Buggers pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BUHGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of buggers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BUHG-uz.
What does buggers mean?
noun
- plural of bugger
- third-person singular simple present indicative of bugger
Questions about saying buggers
How do you pronounce buggers?
Say BUHG-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʌɡɚz/. In British English it is /ˈbʌɡəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in buggers?
Buggers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHG). Broken into parts: BUHG · erz.
Is buggers pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈbʌɡəz/ (BUHG-uz).