How to pronounce bootlace
Say it like BOOT-lays. Bootlace has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOOT).
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- BOOT
- lays
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bootlace pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BOOTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- laysGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of bootlace
American and British speakers say bootlace in essentially the same way: /ˈbutˌleɪs/ in the US and /ˈbuːtˌleɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: BOOT-lays.
What does bootlace mean?
- A long lace for fastening boots.
- A long, thin, chewy confectionery, typically with liquorice or fruit flavor.
Where does bootlace come from?
From boot + lace.
Questions about saying bootlace
How do you pronounce bootlace?
Say BOOT-lays. The American pronunciation is /ˈbutˌleɪs/. In British English it is /ˈbuːtˌleɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bootlace?
Bootlace has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOOT). Broken into parts: BOOT · lays.
Do Americans and Brits say bootlace the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbutˌleɪs/ and the British form is /ˈbuːtˌleɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.