How to Pronounce "bogged down"
expression
ˈbɑɡd/, /ˈbɔɡd/ /ˈdaʊn
BAHGD-down or BAWGD-down
bˈɒɡd/ /dˈaʊn
BOGD-down
Definition
To become stuck or unable to make progress, often because of too many details, problems, or difficulties. It can refer to both physical situations (like a vehicle in mud) and feeling overwhelmed by tasks.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɑɡd/, /ˈbɔɡd/ /ˈdaʊn
British English
bˈɒɡd/ /dˈaʊn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BAHGD-down or BAWGD-down
UK
BOGD-down
Listen in Context
My car got bogged down in the mud after the rain.
He was bogged down with too much homework.
Don't get bogged down in small details.
I wanted to finish quickly, but I kept getting bogged down by emails.