To pronounce "boggles", say BOGGL-es — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"boggles" has 2 syllables: boggl-es. It rhymes with boondoggles and toggles, if that helps it stick.
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“The dogs went on, but the horse boggled at the sudden appearance of the strange beast.”
“He boggled at the surprising news.”
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"Boggles" has 2 syllables: boggl · es.
Boggles: Either literally or figuratively to stop or hesitate as if suddenly seeing a bogle.
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