How to Pronounce Boogie-woogie

To pronounce "boogie-woogie", say BOOG-iew-oog-ie — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌbuːɡiˈwuːɡi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

13

Letters

/ˌbuːɡiˈwuːɡi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “boogie-woogie”

"boogie-woogie" has 4 syllables: boog-iew-oog-ie. It rhymes with bogie and rugae, if that helps it stick.

What does boogie-woogie mean?

noun

  1. A style of blues piano music.
  2. A style of swing dance.

Words that rhyme with boogie-woogie

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

bogierugaenugaedoogiedougielugiwoogieboogiezeebrugge

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "boogie-woogie"?▾

"Boogie-woogie" has 4 syllables: boog · iew · oog · ie.

What is the IPA transcription of "boogie-woogie"?▾

The IPA transcription of "boogie-woogie" is /ˌbuːɡiˈwuːɡi/.

What does "boogie-woogie" mean?▾

Boogie-woogie: A style of blues piano music.

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