How to pronounce boring
Say it like BOR-ing. Boring has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOR).
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- BOR
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Boring 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of boring
American and British speakers say boring in essentially the same way: /ˈbɔrɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈbɔːrɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAW-ring.
What does boring mean?
- so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness“a boring evening with uninteresting people”“the deadening effect of some routine tasks”
- the act of drilling
- the act of drilling a hole in the earth in the hope of producing petroleum
Where does boring come from?
Inherited from Middle English boryng (“making a hole”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with boring
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Questions about saying boring
How do you pronounce boring?
Say BOR-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɔrɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbɔːrɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in boring?
Boring has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOR). Broken into parts: BOR · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say boring the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɔrɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈbɔːrɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.