How to Pronounce Bootlegger

To pronounce "bootlegger", say BOOTL-egg-er — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

BOOTL-egg-er

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💡 Tip for remembering “bootlegger”

"bootlegger" has 3 syllables: bootl-egg-er. It rhymes with egger and eggar, if that helps it stick.

What does bootlegger mean?

noun

  1. An illegal trader of goods, especially of alcohol.

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Words that rhyme with bootlegger

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

eggereggarleggerpeggerkeggergregerhaegerbegerbeggarcreggerdraegerdreger

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bootlegger"?▾

"Bootlegger" has 3 syllables: bootl · egg · er.

What does "bootlegger" mean?▾

Bootlegger: An illegal trader of goods, especially of alcohol.

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