How to Pronounce Bootlegging

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

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3

Syllables

11

Letters

BOOTL-egg-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “bootlegging”

"bootlegging" has 3 syllables: bootl-egg-ing. It rhymes with pegging and begging, if that helps it stick.

What does bootlegging mean?

verb

  1. To make, transport and/or sell illegal alcoholic liquor.
  2. To make, transport and/or sell an illegal version or copy of a copyrighted product.

Words that rhyme with bootlegging

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

peggingbegginglegging

Related words

piratingbootleggersmugglingcontrabandpiracytraffickingillicitlystealing

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bootlegging"?▾

"Bootlegging" has 3 syllables: bootl · egg · ing.

What does "bootlegging" mean?▾

Bootlegging: To make, transport and/or sell illegal alcoholic liquor.

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