How to pronounce bos
Say it like BOS. Bos is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- BOS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bos pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BOSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of bos
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: BOS.
What does bos mean?
- plural of bo How to pronounce bo
Words that rhyme with bos
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bos.
Words that sound like bos
Questions about saying bos
How do you pronounce bos?
Say BOS. The American pronunciation is /bɑs/. In British English it is /bɒs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bos?
Bos is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BOS.
Is bos pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /bɒs/ (BOS).
What words sound the same as bos?
Bos sounds the same as boss in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.