How to pronounce booster
Say it like BOO-ster. Booster has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOO).
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- BOO
- ster
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Booster 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.
- sterKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of booster
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BOO-stuh.
What does booster mean?
- a person who backs a politician or a team etc.“all their supporters came out for the game”“they are friends of the library”
- someone who is an active supporter and advocate
- a thief who steals goods that are in a store
Where does booster come from?
From boost + -er.
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Words that rhyme with booster
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Questions about saying booster
How do you pronounce booster?
Say BOO-ster. The American pronunciation is /ˈbustɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbuːstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in booster?
Booster has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOO). Broken into parts: BOO · ster.
Is booster pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈbuːstə/ (BOO-stuh).