How to pronounce boride
Say it like BOH-ryde. Boride has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH).
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US American/ˈboʊˌraɪd/BOH-ryde
UK British/ˈbəʊˌraɪd/BOH-ryde
- BOH
- ryde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Boride pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- rydeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of boride
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BOH-ryde.
What does boride mean?
noun
- The B³⁻ anion.
- Any binary compound of boron and a more electropositive element.
Where does boride come from?
From bor(on) + -ide.
Questions about saying boride
How do you pronounce boride?
Say BOH-ryde. The American pronunciation is /ˈboʊˌraɪd/. In British English it is /ˈbəʊˌraɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in boride?
Boride has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH). Broken into parts: BOH · ryde.
Is boride pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈbəʊˌraɪd/ (BOH-ryde).