How to Pronounce Boggles

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

boggles

Tap to hear · American accent

Accent

If an accent sounds the same, your device is missing that voice — it falls back to the closest one.

Speed

Syllable by syllable — tap each one

Practice: Record & Compare

Record yourself saying boggles, then compare with the target. Your audio stays on this device — nothing is uploaded.

2

Syllables

7

Letters

BOGGL-es

Say it like

💡 Tip for remembering “boggles

"boggles" has 2 syllables: boggl-es. It rhymes with boondoggles and toggles, if that helps it stick.

What does boggles mean?

verb

  1. Either literally or figuratively to stop or hesitate as if suddenly seeing a bogle.

    The dogs went on, but the horse boggled at the sudden appearance of the strange beast.

  2. To be bewildered, dumbfounded, or confused.

    He boggled at the surprising news.

Hear “boggles” in real sentences

Real example sentences from Tatoeba (CC-BY) — tap to hear each one, or see it used on YouGlish.

Words that rhyme with boggles

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

Related words

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "boggles"?

"Boggles" has 2 syllables: boggl · es.

What does "boggles" mean?

Boggles: Either literally or figuratively to stop or hesitate as if suddenly seeing a bogle.

Want the definition, translations into 8 languages, and read-aloud for full sentences?

Open “boggles” in the full dictionary →