How to pronounce boaster
Say it like BOH-ster. Boaster has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH).
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- BOH
- ster
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Boaster 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.
- sterKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of boaster
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BOH-stuh.
What does boaster mean?
- One who boasts; a braggart.
- A stonemason's broad-faced chisel.
Where does boaster come from?
From boast + -er.
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Words that rhyme with boaster
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Questions about saying boaster
How do you pronounce boaster?
Say BOH-ster. The American pronunciation is /ˈboʊstɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbəʊstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in boaster?
Boaster has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH). Broken into parts: BOH · ster.
Is boaster pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈbəʊstə/ (BOH-stuh).