How to Pronounce Bogie

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

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈbəʊɡi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bogie”

"bogie" has 2 syllables: bog-ie. It rhymes with boogie-woogie and woogie, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: boogie — easy to mix up when writing.

What does bogie 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 bogie

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

boogie-woogiewoogieboogie

Related words

bogytargetgoblinbo-bobarrowrollbock

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bogie"?▾

"Bogie" has 2 syllables: bog · ie.

What is the IPA transcription of "bogie"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bogie" is /ˈbəʊɡi/.

What does "bogie" mean?▾

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

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