How to pronounce bosque
Say it like BOSK. Bosque is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/bɑsk/BOSK
UK British/bɒsk/BOSK
- BOSK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bosque pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BOSKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of bosque
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: BOSK.
What does bosque mean?
noun
- Rare spelling of bosk.
- A gallery forest found growing along a river bank or on the flood plain of a watercourse.
Words that rhyme with bosque
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Questions about saying bosque
How do you pronounce bosque?
Say BOSK. The American pronunciation is /bɑsk/. In British English it is /bɒsk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bosque?
Bosque is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BOSK.
Is bosque 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 /bɒsk/ (BOSK).