How to Pronounce Brogue

To pronounce "brogue", say BROG-ue — 2 syllables, IPA /bɹəʊɡ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/bɹəʊɡ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “brogue”

"brogue" has 2 syllables: brog-ue. It rhymes with agog and bog, if that helps it stick.

What does brogue mean?

noun

  1. A strong dialectal accent. In Ireland it used to be a term for Irish spoken with a strong English accent, but gradually changed to mean English spoken with a strong Irish accent as English control of Ireland gradually increased and Irish waned as the standard language.
  2. A strong Oxford shoe, with ornamental perforations and wing tips.

verb

  1. To speak with a brogue (accent).
  2. To walk.

Synonyms

brogan

Words that rhyme with brogue

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

agogbogfoganalogcatalogueslogdogmonologueepiloguedialogueflogjog

Related words

broganclodhoppershoebroganeerhiberno-englishbrodie

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "brogue"?▾

"Brogue" has 2 syllables: brog · ue.

What is the IPA transcription of "brogue"?▾

The IPA transcription of "brogue" is /bɹəʊɡ/.

What does "brogue" mean?▾

Brogue: A strong dialectal accent. In Ireland it used to be a term for Irish spoken with a strong English accent, but gradually changed to mean English spoken with a strong Irish accent as English control of Ireland gradually increased and Irish waned as the standard language.

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