How to Pronounce Bogey

To pronounce "bogey", say BOG-ey — 2 syllables, IPA /bəʊɡi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/bəʊɡi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bogey”

"bogey" has 2 syllables: bog-ey. It rhymes with fogy and hoagie, if that helps it stick.

What does bogey mean?

noun

  1. One who robs others in a lawless area, especially as part of a group.
  2. An outlaw.

noun

  1. An obnoxious, selfish and overbearing person; an attention hog.

noun

  1. (often capitalized, usually with definite article) The Devil.
  2. A ghost, goblin, or other hostile supernatural creature.

Synonyms

cheatercriminalfugitiveoutlawDevilgoblinrailroad truck

Words that rhyme with bogey

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

fogyhoagiehoagycogueroguykogiminoguemuskogeeshionogiyogi

Related words

bogybogartghostphantombugaboocontactinboundintruder

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bogey"?▾

"Bogey" has 2 syllables: bog · ey.

What is the IPA transcription of "bogey"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bogey" is /bəʊɡi/.

What does "bogey" mean?▾

Bogey: One who robs others in a lawless area, especially as part of a group.

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