How to pronounce boasted
Say it like BOH-stud. Boasted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH).
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- BOH
- stud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Boasted 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.
- studKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of boasted
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BOH-stid.
What does boasted mean?
- simple past and past participle of boast How to pronounce boast
Words that rhyme with boasted
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Questions about saying boasted
How do you pronounce boasted?
Say BOH-stud. The American pronunciation is /ˈboʊstəd/. In British English it is /ˈbəʊstɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in boasted?
Boasted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH). Broken into parts: BOH · stud.
Is boasted 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 /ˈbəʊstɪd/ (BOH-stid).