How to Pronounce Brogues

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

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Syllables

7

Letters

BROG-ues

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💡 Tip for remembering “brogues”

"brogues" has 2 syllables: brog-ues. It rhymes with dogs and dialogues, if that helps it stick.

What does brogues 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.

Synonyms

brogan

Words that rhyme with brogues

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

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Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "brogues"?▾

"Brogues" has 2 syllables: brog · ues.

What does "brogues" mean?▾

Brogues: 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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