How to pronounce boredom
Say it like BOR-dum. Boredom has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOR).
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- BOR
- dum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Boredom pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- dumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of boredom
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BAW-dum.
What does boredom mean?
- The state of being bored.
- An instance or period of being bored; a bored state.
Where does boredom come from?
From bore + -dom.
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Questions about saying boredom
How do you pronounce boredom?
Say BOR-dum. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɔrdəm/. In British English it is /ˈbɔːdəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in boredom?
Boredom has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOR). Broken into parts: BOR · dum.
Is boredom 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 /ˈbɔːdəm/ (BAW-dum).