How to Pronounce Bogus

To pronounce "bogus", say BOG-us — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbəʊ.ɡəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈbəʊ.ɡəs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bogus”

"bogus" has 2 syllables: bog-us. It rhymes with rogus and sprogus, if that helps it stick.

What does bogus mean?

noun

  1. A liquor made of rum and molasses.

adjective

  1. Counterfeit or fake; not genuine.
  2. Undesirable or harmful.

Synonyms

illegalphony

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Words that rhyme with bogus

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rogussprogus

Related words

fakephoneyphonycounterfeitbastardimitativespuriousfaux

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bogus"?▾

"Bogus" has 2 syllables: bog · us.

What is the IPA transcription of "bogus"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bogus" is /ˈbəʊ.ɡəs/.

What does "bogus" mean?▾

Bogus: A liquor made of rum and molasses.

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