How to pronounce bocce
Say it like BOCH-ee. Bocce has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOCH).
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- BOCH
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bocce pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BOCHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of bocce
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: BOCH-ee.
What does bocce mean?
- A game, similar to bowls or pétanque, played on a long, narrow, dirt-covered court, or informally, as a lawn game.
- One of the eight balls that the player throws in a game of bocce.
Where does bocce come from?
Borrowed from Italian bocce.
Words that rhyme with bocce
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bocce.
Questions about saying bocce
How do you pronounce bocce?
Say BOCH-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɑtʃi/. In British English it is /ˈbɒtʃi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bocce?
Bocce has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOCH). Broken into parts: BOCH · ee.
Is bocce pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈbɒtʃi/ (BOCH-ee).