How to Pronounce Bedbug

To pronounce "bedbug", say BEDB-ug — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

BEDB-ug

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💡 Tip for remembering “bedbug”

"bedbug" has 2 syllables: bedb-ug. It rhymes with redbug, if that helps it stick.

What does bedbug mean?

noun

  1. A small nocturnal insect (Cimex lectularius), of the family Cimicidae, that feeds on the blood of humans and other warm-blooded hosts.

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Words that rhyme with bedbug

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redbug

Related words

chinchcimexbed-bugcimicidmosquitohornbug

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bedbug"?▾

"Bedbug" has 2 syllables: bedb · ug.

What does "bedbug" mean?▾

Bedbug: A small nocturnal insect (Cimex lectularius), of the family Cimicidae, that feeds on the blood of humans and other warm-blooded hosts.

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