How to pronounce bosh
Say it like BOSH. Bosh is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/bɑʃ/BOSH
UK British/bɒʃ/BOSH
- BOSH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bosh pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BOSHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of bosh
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: BOSH.
What does bosh mean?
noun
- Nonsense.
- The lower part of a blast furnace, between the hearth and the stack.
- An expression of disbelief or annoyance.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with bosh
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Questions about saying bosh
How do you pronounce bosh?
Say BOSH. The American pronunciation is /bɑʃ/. In British English it is /bɒʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bosh?
Bosh is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BOSH.
Is bosh 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 /bɒʃ/ (BOSH).