How to Pronounce Bugles

To pronounce "bugles", say BUGL-es — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

BUGL-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “bugles”

"bugles" has 2 syllables: bugl-es. It rhymes with bluegills and mcdougals, if that helps it stick.

What does bugles 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

noun

  1. A tubular glass or plastic bead sewn onto clothes as a decorative trim

Synonyms

conefunnelbugleweedcarpet bugleground pinetrumpet

Words that rhyme with bugles

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bluegillsmcdougals

Related words

bugleweedkeyedfifesreveillebuglerhornsbagpipestrumpets

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bugles"?▾

"Bugles" has 2 syllables: bugl · es.

What does "bugles" mean?▾

Bugles: A horn used by hunters.

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