How to pronounce boasting
Say it like BOH-sting. Boasting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH).
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- BOH
- sting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Boasting 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.
- stingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of boasting
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BOH-sting.
What does boasting mean?
- present participle and gerund of boast How to pronounce boast
- The making of boasts.
- An individual boast or bout of boasting.
Words that rhyme with boasting
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of boasting.
Questions about saying boasting
How do you pronounce boasting?
Say BOH-sting. The American pronunciation is /ˈboʊstɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbəʊstɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in boasting?
Boasting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH). Broken into parts: BOH · sting.
Is boasting 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 /ˈbəʊstɪŋ/ (BOH-sting).