To pronounce "bog-standard", say BOGST-and-ard — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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BOGST-and-ard
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"bog-standard" has 3 syllables: bogst-and-ard.
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"Bog-standard" has 3 syllables: bogst · and · ard.
Bog-standard: Utterly basic, ordinary, or standard; unremarkable, unexceptional, etc.
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