How to pronounce boost
Say it like BOOST. Boost is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- BOOST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Boost pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BOOSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of boost
American and British speakers say boost in essentially the same way: /bust/ in the US and /buːst/ in the UK.
British respelling: BOOST.
What does boost mean?
- increase“The landlord hiked up the rents”
- give a boost to; be beneficial to“The tax cut will boost the economy”
- contribute to the progress or growth of“I am promoting the use of computers in the classroom”
- the act of giving hope or support to someone
- an increase in cost“they asked for a 10% rise in rates”
- the act of giving a push“he gave her a boost over the fence”
Where does boost come from?
Unknown. The verb is first recorded 1815; the noun, 1825.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with boost
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of boost.
Questions about saying boost
How do you pronounce boost?
Say BOOST. The American pronunciation is /bust/. In British English it is /buːst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in boost?
Boost is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BOOST.
Do Americans and Brits say boost the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bust/ and the British form is /buːst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.