Boggess is a relatively uncommon English surname with a tricky spelling. The correct pronunciation of the name can be transcribed as /ˈbɑːɡɪs/ or BAH-gis, with a long "a" sound and a hard "g" sound. The double "g" in the middle of the word may seem redundant, but it's necessary to indicate the hard "g" sound. Interestingly, there are variations of the spelling, including Boggs, Boggis and Boggess, which all reflect how the name has evolved over time through various linguistic influences.