How to pronounce bootlegs
Say it like BOOT-legz. Bootlegs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOOT).
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- BOOT
- legz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bootlegs 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.
- legzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of bootlegs
American and British speakers say bootlegs in essentially the same way: /ˈbutˌlɛɡz/ in the US and /ˈbuːtˌlɛɡz/ in the UK.
British respelling: BOOT-legz.
What does bootlegs mean?
- plural of bootleg How to pronounce bootleg
Questions about saying bootlegs
How do you pronounce bootlegs?
Say BOOT-legz. The American pronunciation is /ˈbutˌlɛɡz/. In British English it is /ˈbuːtˌlɛɡz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bootlegs?
Bootlegs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOOT). Broken into parts: BOOT · legz.
Do Americans and Brits say bootlegs the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbutˌlɛɡz/ and the British form is /ˈbuːtˌlɛɡz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.