How to pronounce boff
Say it like BOF. Boff is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/bɑf/BOF
UK British/bɒf/BOF
- BOF
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Boff pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BOFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of boff
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: BOF.
What does boff mean?
noun
- A big laugh.
- A line in a film etc that elicits such a laugh.
- A great success; a hit.
- To hit; to strike.
- A hit or smack.
Words that rhyme with boff
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of boff.
Questions about saying boff
How do you pronounce boff?
Say BOF. The American pronunciation is /bɑf/. In British English it is /bɒf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in boff?
Boff is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BOF.
Is boff 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 /bɒf/ (BOF).