How to pronounce boatel
Say it like boh-TEL. Boatel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEL).
- boh
- TEL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Boatel pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- bohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- TELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of boatel
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: boh-TEL.
What does boatel mean?
- A ship, normally moored alongside a quay, used as a hotel
Where does boatel come from?
Blend of boat + hotel.
Words that rhyme with boatel
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of boatel.
Questions about saying boatel
How do you pronounce boatel?
Say boh-TEL. The American pronunciation is /boʊˈtɛl/. In British English it is /bəʊˈtɛl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in boatel?
Boatel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEL). Broken into parts: boh · TEL.
Is boatel 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 /bəʊˈtɛl/ (boh-TEL).