How to pronounce boas
Say it like BOH-uz. Boas has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH).
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US American/ˈboʊəz/BOH-uz
UK British/ˈbəʊəz/BOH-uz
- BOH
- uz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Boas pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- uzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of boas
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BOH-uz.
What does boas mean?
noun
- plural of boa How to pronounce boa
Questions about saying boas
How do you pronounce boas?
Say BOH-uz. The American pronunciation is /ˈboʊəz/. In British English it is /ˈbəʊəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in boas?
Boas has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH). Broken into parts: BOH · uz.
Is boas pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈbəʊəz/ (BOH-uz).