How to pronounce bossier
Say it like BAW-see-er. Bossier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAW).
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US American/ˈbɔsiɚ/BAW-see-er
UK British/ˈbɒsiə/BOS-ee-uh
- BAW
- see
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bossier 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of bossier
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BOS-ee-uh.
What does bossier mean?
adjective
- comparative form of bossy: more bossy How to pronounce bossy
Questions about saying bossier
How do you pronounce bossier?
Say BAW-see-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɔsiɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbɒsiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bossier?
Bossier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAW). Broken into parts: BAW · see · er.
Is bossier pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈbɒsiə/ (BOS-ee-uh).