How to Pronounce Bugle

To pronounce "bugle", say BUGL-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbjuːɡəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈbjuːɡəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bugle”

"bugle" has 2 syllables: bugl-e. It rhymes with frugal and kugel, if that helps it stick.

What does bugle mean?

noun

  1. A horn used by hunters.
  2. A simple brass instrument consisting of a horn with no valves, playing only pitches in its harmonic series

verb

  1. To announce, sing, or cry in the manner of a musical bugle

Synonyms

conefunnelbugleweedcarpet bugleground pinetrumpet

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Words that rhyme with bugle

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frugalkugelcentrifugalbluegillfugalfuglehugelmacdougalcoogledougaldougalldougl

Related words

bugleweedbuglerclarionchipsetcrunchchipschiphorn

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bugle"?▾

"Bugle" has 2 syllables: bugl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "bugle"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bugle" is /ˈbjuːɡəl/.

What does "bugle" mean?▾

Bugle: A horn used by hunters.

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