How to pronounce boathook
Say it like BOHT-huuk. Boathook has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOHT).
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- BOHT
- huuk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Boathook pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BOHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- huukGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of boathook
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BOHT-huuk.
What does boathook mean?
- A hook attached to a pole used for pulling or pushing boats, rafts, logs or other objects to or from the side of a boat.
- A pole or rod with such a hook at one end.
Where does boathook come from?
From boat + hook.
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Questions about saying boathook
How do you pronounce boathook?
Say BOHT-huuk. The American pronunciation is /ˈboʊtˌhʊk/. In British English it is /ˈbəʊtˌhʊk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in boathook?
Boathook has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOHT). Broken into parts: BOHT · huuk.
Is boathook 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 /ˈbəʊtˌhʊk/ (BOHT-huuk).