How to pronounce boccia
Say it like BOH-chuh. Boccia has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH).
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US American/ˈboʊtʃə/BOH-chuh
UK British/ˈbəʊtʃə/BOH-chuh
- BOH
- chuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Boccia 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.
- chuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of boccia
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BOH-chuh.
What does boccia mean?
noun
- A sport, similar to bocce, designed to be played by people with impaired motor skills.
Questions about saying boccia
How do you pronounce boccia?
Say BOH-chuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈboʊtʃə/. In British English it is /ˈbəʊtʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in boccia?
Boccia has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH). Broken into parts: BOH · chuh.
Is boccia 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 /ˈbəʊtʃə/ (BOH-chuh).