How do you pronounce "bugger"?

In American English: /ˈbʌgɝ/ (BUHG-ur). In British English: /bˈɐgə/ (B). In Canadian English: /ˈbʌgɝ/ (BUHG-ur). In Australian English: /bˈʌɡə/ (B-uhg).

Is "bugger" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbʌgɝ/ (BUHG-ur), while in British English it's /bˈɐgə/ (B).

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bugger

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/ˈbʌgɝ/

BUHG-ur

Syllable Breakdown

bʌgbug·ɝger

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