How to pronounce boater
Say it like BOH-ter. Boater has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH).
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- BOH
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Boater 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of boater
- 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".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: BOH-tuh.
What does boater mean?
- Someone who travels by boat.
- Synonym of boatman, particularly its captain.
- A straw hat, very stiff, with a flat brim and crown.
Where does boater come from?
From Middle English botere; equivalent to boat + -er.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with boater
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Questions about saying boater
How do you pronounce boater?
Say BOH-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈboʊtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbəʊtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in boater?
Boater has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH). Broken into parts: BOH · ter.
Is boater 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 /ˈbəʊtə/ (BOH-tuh).