How to Pronounce Bugbear

To pronounce "bugbear", say BUGB-ear — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbʌɡ.bɛə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈbʌɡ.bɛə(ɹ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bugbear”

"bugbear" has 2 syllables: bugb-ear.

What does bugbear mean?

noun

  1. An ongoing problem; a recurring obstacle or adversity.
  2. A source of dread; resentment; or irritation.

verb

  1. To alarm with idle phantoms.

Synonyms

goblinpet peeve

Related words

bogeymanboogeymanbugabooboogerogrebanebug-bearbogey

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bugbear"?▾

"Bugbear" has 2 syllables: bugb · ear.

What is the IPA transcription of "bugbear"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bugbear" is /ˈbʌɡ.bɛə(ɹ)/.

What does "bugbear" mean?▾

Bugbear: An ongoing problem; a recurring obstacle or adversity.

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