How to pronounce boosted
Say it like BOO-stid. Boosted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOO).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce boosted. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- BOO
- stid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Boosted pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- stidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of boosted
American and British speakers say boosted in essentially the same way: /ˈbustɪd/ in the US and /ˈbuːstɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: BOO-stid.
What does boosted mean?
- simple past and past participle of boost How to pronounce boost
- At an increased level or degree; having been improved.
- Having stronger immunity, after receiving a booster dose.
Questions about saying boosted
How do you pronounce boosted?
Say BOO-stid. The American pronunciation is /ˈbustɪd/. In British English it is /ˈbuːstɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in boosted?
Boosted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOO). Broken into parts: BOO · stid.
Do Americans and Brits say boosted the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbustɪd/ and the British form is /ˈbuːstɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.