How to pronounce bossy
Say it like BAW-see. Bossy 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 bossy. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- BAW
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bossy 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 bossy
American and British speakers say bossy in essentially the same way: /ˈbɔsi/ in the US and /ˈbɒsi/ in the UK.
British respelling: BOS-ee.
What does bossy mean?
- Tending to give orders to others, especially when unwarranted; domineering.
- A cow or calf.
- Ornamented with bosses; studded.
Where does bossy come from?
From boss + -y.
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Words that rhyme with bossy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bossy.
Questions about saying bossy
How do you pronounce bossy?
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 bossy?
Bossy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAW). Broken into parts: BAW · see.
Do Americans and Brits say bossy 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.