How to pronounce botherance
Say it like BOTH-uh-runs. Botherance has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOTH).
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- BOTH
- uh
- runs
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Botherance pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BOTHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- runsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of botherance
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: BOTH-uh-runs.
What does botherance mean?
- Something that bothers; bother, annoyance, nuisance
- Distracting chatter on a radio link shared by emergency services, relating to ongoing situations other than what one is dealing with.
Where does botherance come from?
From bother + -ance.
Questions about saying botherance
How do you pronounce botherance?
Say BOTH-uh-runs. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɑðərəns/. In British English it is /ˈbɒðərəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in botherance?
Botherance has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOTH). Broken into parts: BOTH · uh · runs.
Is botherance 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 /ˈbɒðərəns/ (BOTH-uh-runs).