How to pronounce Boolean
Say it like boo-LEE-un. Boolean has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEE).
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- boo
- LEE
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Boolean pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- booKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- LEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Boolean
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2.
British respelling: BOO-leern.
What does Boolean mean?
- Of or pertaining to the work of George Boole.
- Pertaining to data items that can have “true” and “false” (or, equivalently, 1 and 0 respectively) as their only possible values and to operations on such values.
- A variable that can hold a single true/false (1/0) value.
Words that rhyme with Boolean
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Boolean.
Questions about saying Boolean
How do you pronounce Boolean?
Say boo-LEE-un. The American pronunciation is /buˈliən/. In British English it is /ˈbuːlɪən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Boolean?
Boolean has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEE). Broken into parts: boo · LEE · un.
Is Boolean pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2. The British form is /ˈbuːlɪən/ (BOO-leern).