How to Pronounce Bog

To pronounce "bog", say BOG — one syllable, IPA /bɒɡ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/bɒɡ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “bog”

"bog" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with agog and fog, if that helps it stick.

What does bog mean?

noun

  1. An area of decayed vegetation (particularly sphagnum moss) which forms a wet spongy ground too soft for walking; a marsh or swamp.
  2. Confusion, difficulty, or any other thing or place that impedes progress in the manner of such areas.

verb

  1. (now often with "down") To sink or submerge someone or something into bogland.
  2. To prevent or slow someone or something from making progress.

Synonyms

mirequagmireboglandbogmirefenmarshmarshland

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Words that rhyme with bog

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

agogfoganalogcatalogueslogdogmonologueepiloguedialogueflogjogsmog

Related words

fenmarshmuskegpeatlandfensswamppeatmorass

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bog"?▾

"Bog" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "bog"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bog" is /bɒɡ/.

What does "bog" mean?▾

Bog: An area of decayed vegetation (particularly sphagnum moss) which forms a wet spongy ground too soft for walking; a marsh or swamp.

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