How to Pronounce Bugger

To pronounce "bugger", say BUGG-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbʌɡə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈbʌɡə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bugger”

"bugger" has 2 syllables: bugg-er. It rhymes with twigger and slugger, if that helps it stick.

What does bugger mean?

noun

  1. A heretic.
  2. Someone who commits buggery; a sodomite.

    “The British Sexual Offences Act of 1967 is a buggers′ charter.”

verb

  1. To have anal sex with, sodomize.
  2. To break or ruin.

    “This computer is buggered! Oh no! I've buggered it up.”

interjection

  1. An expression of annoyance or displeasure.

    “Bugger, I've missed the bus.”

Synonyms

bummerdamnwhoops

Words that rhyme with bugger

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

twiggersluggermuggerluggerpluggerhuggerchuggersnuggerpuggerruggertuggerdrugger

Related words

sodomistsodomitesodomizesodhellchristjesusguy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bugger"?▾

"Bugger" has 2 syllables: bugg · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "bugger"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bugger" is /ˈbʌɡə/.

What does "bugger" mean?▾

Bugger: A heretic.

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