How to Pronounce Bootlegs

To pronounce "bootlegs", say BOOTL-egs — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

BOOTL-egs

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💡 Tip for remembering “bootlegs”

"bootlegs" has 2 syllables: bootl-egs. It rhymes with dregs and legs, if that helps it stick.

What does bootlegs mean?

noun

  1. The part of a boot that is above the instep.
  2. An illegally produced, transported or sold product; contraband.

Words that rhyme with bootlegs

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dregslegsbegseggspegslonglegskegsregs

Related words

contrabandblack-marketsmuggleillegalblacksmuggledalbumscompilations

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bootlegs"?▾

"Bootlegs" has 2 syllables: bootl · egs.

What does "bootlegs" mean?▾

Bootlegs: The part of a boot that is above the instep.

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