How to pronounce boondocks
Say it like BOON-doks. Boondocks has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOON).
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- BOON
- doks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Boondocks pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BOONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- doksGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of boondocks
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: BOON-doks.
What does boondocks mean?
- plural of boondock How to pronounce boondock
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Questions about saying boondocks
How do you pronounce boondocks?
Say BOON-doks. The American pronunciation is /ˈbunˌdɑks/. In British English it is /ˈbuːnˌdɒks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in boondocks?
Boondocks has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOON). Broken into parts: BOON · doks.
Is boondocks 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 /ˈbuːnˌdɒks/ (BOON-doks).