How to pronounce boombox
Say it like BOOM-boks. Boombox has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOOM).
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US American/ˈbumbɑks/BOOM-boks
UK British/ˈbuːmbɒks/BOOM-boks
- BOOM
- boks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Boombox pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BOOMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- boksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of boombox
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: BOOM-boks.
What does boombox mean?
noun
- A powerful portable audio system for listening collectively to recorded or broadcast sound.
Questions about saying boombox
How do you pronounce boombox?
Say BOOM-boks. The American pronunciation is /ˈbumbɑks/. In British English it is /ˈbuːmbɒks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in boombox?
Boombox has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOOM). Broken into parts: BOOM · boks.
Is boombox 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 /ˈbuːmbɒks/ (BOOM-boks).