How to Pronounce Boogie

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈbuːɡi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “boogie”

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

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

What does boogie mean?

noun

  1. A piece of solid or semisolid mucus in or removed from the nostril cavity.
  2. A black person.

verb

  1. To dance a boogie.
  2. To move, walk, leave, exit.

    “Let's boogie on out of here.”

Synonyms

booger

Words that rhyme with boogie

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

bogieboogie-woogierugaenugaedoogiedougielugiwoogiezeebrugge

Related words

boogie-woogietiltdancebogieboogersnotloogiesnotball

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "boogie"?▾

"Boogie" has 2 syllables: boog · ie.

What is the IPA transcription of "boogie"?▾

The IPA transcription of "boogie" is /ˈbuːɡi/.

What does "boogie" mean?▾

Boogie: A piece of solid or semisolid mucus in or removed from the nostril cavity.

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