How to Pronounce "bugling"
word
ˈbjuɡəɫɪŋ/, /ˈbjuɡɫɪŋ
BYOO-gling
bˈʌɡlɪŋ
BUG-ling
Definition
'Bugling' refers to the loud, distinctive call made by male elk (also called wapiti) during mating season. It can also mean the sound produced by playing a bugle (a brass instrument).
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbjuɡəɫɪŋ/, /ˈbjuɡɫɪŋ
British English
bˈʌɡlɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BYOO-gling
UK
BUG-ling
Listen in Context
The sound of elk bugling fills the forest in autumn.
We heard bugling while hiking in the mountains.
The ranger explained what bugling means for elk.
Have you ever heard elk bugling at dawn? It's unforgettable.