How to Pronounce "bogeymen"
word
ˈboʊɡiˌmɪn/, /ˈbʊɡiˌmɪn
BOH-gee-min
bˈəʊɡaɪmˌɛn
BOH-guy-men
Definition
'Bogeymen' are imaginary scary creatures adults often mention to frighten or warn children, usually to make them behave. The word is the plural of 'bogeyman.'
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈboʊɡiˌmɪn/, /ˈbʊɡiˌmɪn
British English
bˈəʊɡaɪmˌɛn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BOH-gee-min
UK
BOH-guy-men
Listen in Context
Some parents tell stories about bogeymen to make their children behave.
The children were afraid there were bogeymen under the bed.
Many stories have different kinds of bogeymen in them.
Politicians sometimes create bogeymen to scare the public into supporting their ideas.