How to Pronounce Bugging

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈbʌɡɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bugging”

"bugging" has 2 syllables: bugg-ing. It rhymes with lugging and slugging, if that helps it stick.

What does bugging mean?

verb

  1. To annoy.

    “Don’t bug me, I’m busy!”

  2. To install an electronic listening device or devices in.

    “We need to know what’s going on. We’ll bug his house.”

noun

  1. Electronic surveillance.

Words that rhyme with bugging

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

luggingslugginghuggingtuggingchuggingfiggingpluggingwiggingdebuggingfriggingjiggingsnugging

Related words

wiredwiretappingwiretapeavesdroppinglooklisteninglistenboring

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bugging"?▾

"Bugging" has 2 syllables: bugg · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "bugging"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bugging" is /ˈbʌɡɪŋ/.

What does "bugging" mean?▾

Bugging: To annoy.

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