How to Pronounce Boondoggle

To pronounce "boondoggle", say BOOND-oggl-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈbuːndɒɡəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈbuːndɒɡəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “boondoggle”

"boondoggle" has 3 syllables: boond-oggl-e. It rhymes with coggle and goggle, if that helps it stick.

What does boondoggle mean?

noun

  1. A braided ring to hold a neckerchief.
  2. A waste of time and/or money; a pointless activity.

    “Opponents consider this another billion-dollar government boondoggle.”

verb

  1. To waste time on a pointless activity.

Synonyms

woggle

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Words that rhyme with boondoggle

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cogglegogglebogglejoggletogglebrogglegogoldogaldoglenauglenogglesahgal

Related words

woggleneckerneckerchiefbindleneckringcircinglebecketcollar

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "boondoggle"?▾

"Boondoggle" has 3 syllables: boond · oggl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "boondoggle"?▾

The IPA transcription of "boondoggle" is /ˈbuːndɒɡəl/.

What does "boondoggle" mean?▾

Boondoggle: A braided ring to hold a neckerchief.

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