How to Pronounce Doggerel

To pronounce "doggerel", say DOGG-er-el — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈdɒɡəɹəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈdɒɡəɹəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “doggerel”

"doggerel" has 3 syllables: dogg-er-el. It rhymes with inaugural and augural, if that helps it stick.

What does doggerel mean?

noun

  1. A comic or humorous verse, usually irregular in measure.

adjective

  1. Of a crude or irregular construction. (Originally applied to humorous verse, but now to verse lacking artistry or meaning.)

Words that rhyme with doggerel

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

inauguralaugural

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "doggerel"?▾

"Doggerel" has 3 syllables: dogg · er · el.

What is the IPA transcription of "doggerel"?▾

The IPA transcription of "doggerel" is /ˈdɒɡəɹəl/.

What does "doggerel" mean?▾

Doggerel: A comic or humorous verse, usually irregular in measure.

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