How to Pronounce "bugle"
word
/ˈbjuɡəɫ/
BYOO-guhl
/bjˈuːɡəl/
BYOO-guhl
Definition
A bugle is a simple brass musical instrument, like a trumpet but without keys, most often used in the military to signal commands.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈbjuɡəɫ/
British English
/bjˈuːɡəl/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BYOO-guhl
UK
BYOO-guhl
Listen in Context
The soldier played the bugle at sunrise.
A bugle is often used in military ceremonies.
He learned to play the bugle as a child.
The sound of the bugle signaled the start of the day at camp.