How to pronounce boomslang
Say it like BOOM-slang. Boomslang has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOOM).
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- BOOM
- slang
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Boomslang 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.
- slangGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of boomslang
American and British speakers say boomslang in essentially the same way: /ˈbumˌslæŋ/ in the US and /ˈbuːmˌslæŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BOOM-slang.
What does boomslang mean?
- A highly venomous snake found in sub-Saharan Africa, Dispholidus typus.
Where does boomslang come from?
From Afrikaans boomslang, from Dutch boomslang, composed of boom (“tree”) + slang (“snake”).
Questions about saying boomslang
How do you pronounce boomslang?
Say BOOM-slang. The American pronunciation is /ˈbumˌslæŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbuːmˌslæŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in boomslang?
Boomslang has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOOM). Broken into parts: BOOM · slang.
Do Americans and Brits say boomslang the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbumˌslæŋ/ and the British form is /ˈbuːmˌslæŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.