How to pronounce boast
Say it like BOHST. Boast is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- BOHST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Boast pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BOHSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of boast
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BOHST.
What does boast mean?
- show off
- wear or display in an ostentatious or proud manner“she was sporting a new hat”
- speaking of yourself in superlatives
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with boast
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of boast.
Questions about saying boast
How do you pronounce boast?
Say BOHST. The American pronunciation is /boʊst/. In British English it is /bəʊst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in boast?
Boast is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BOHST.
Is boast 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 /bəʊst/ (BOHST).