How to Pronounce Buggery

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈbʌɡəɹi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “buggery”

"buggery" has 2 syllables: bugg-ery. It rhymes with priggery and piggery, if that helps it stick.

What does buggery mean?

noun

  1. Anal sex.
  2. Any sexual act deemed against nature, such as bestiality or necrophilia.

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Words that rhyme with buggery

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

priggerypiggerysnuggerywiggerywhiggery

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "buggery"?▾

"Buggery" has 2 syllables: bugg · ery.

What is the IPA transcription of "buggery"?▾

The IPA transcription of "buggery" is /ˈbʌɡəɹi/.

What does "buggery" mean?▾

Buggery: Anal sex.

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