How to pronounce bossie
Say it like BAW-see. Bossie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAW).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce bossie. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- BAW
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bossie pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of bossie
American and British speakers say bossie in essentially the same way: /ˈbɔsi/ in the US and /ˈbɒsi/ in the UK.
British respelling: BOS-ee.
What does bossie mean?
- A small bush.
Words that rhyme with bossie
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bossie.
Questions about saying bossie
How do you pronounce bossie?
Say BAW-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɔsi/. In British English it is /ˈbɒsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bossie?
Bossie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAW). Broken into parts: BAW · see.
Do Americans and Brits say bossie the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɔsi/ and the British form is /ˈbɒsi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.