How to pronounce boarish
Say it like BUUR-ish. Boarish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUUR).
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- BUUR
- ish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Boarish pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BUURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- ishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of boarish
American and British speakers say boarish in essentially the same way: /ˈbʊrɪʃ/ in the US and /ˈbʊrɪʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BUUR-ish.
What does boarish mean?
- Brutal; cruel.
- Boarlike.
Where does boarish come from?
From boar + -ish.
Words that rhyme with boarish
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of boarish.
Questions about saying boarish
How do you pronounce boarish?
Say BUUR-ish. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʊrɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈbʊrɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in boarish?
Boarish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUUR). Broken into parts: BUUR · ish.
Do Americans and Brits say boarish the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbʊrɪʃ/ and the British form is /ˈbʊrɪʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.