How to pronounce boatlift
Say it like BOHT-lift. Boatlift has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOHT).
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- BOHT
- lift
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Boatlift 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.
- liftGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of boatlift
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BOHT-lift.
What does boatlift mean?
- The (often clandestine) transportation of a large number of people or amount of goods by boat, especially an exodus of people.
- Alternative form of boat lift (“mechanism used for raising and lowering boats on a canal vertically from one water level to another”).
- To transport (a large exodus of people, etc.) by boat.
Where does boatlift come from?
From boat + lift.
Questions about saying boatlift
How do you pronounce boatlift?
Say BOHT-lift. The American pronunciation is /ˈboʊtˌlɪft/. In British English it is /ˈbəʊtˌlɪft/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in boatlift?
Boatlift has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOHT). Broken into parts: BOHT · lift.
Is boatlift 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 /ˈbəʊtˌlɪft/ (BOHT-lift).