How to pronounce boorishness
Say it like BUUR-ish-nus. Boorishness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUUR).
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- BUUR
- ish
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Boorishness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BUURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- ishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of boorishness
American and British speakers say boorishness in essentially the same way: /ˈbʊrɪʃnəs/ in the US and /ˈbʊrɪʃnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: BUUR-ish-nus.
What does boorishness mean?
- The state or characteristic of being a boor or of being boorish; boorish behavior.
Where does boorishness come from?
From boorish + -ness.
Questions about saying boorishness
How do you pronounce boorishness?
Say BUUR-ish-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʊrɪʃnəs/. In British English it is /ˈbʊrɪʃnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in boorishness?
Boorishness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUUR). Broken into parts: BUUR · ish · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say boorishness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbʊrɪʃnəs/ and the British form is /ˈbʊrɪʃnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.