How to pronounce botheration
Say it like both-uh-RAY-shun. Botheration has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAY).
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- both
- uh
- RAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Botheration pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- bothGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of botheration
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: both-uh-RAY-shun.
What does botheration mean?
- A mild expression of annoyance or exasperation: bother!
- The state of being bothered; annoyance, vexation.
- An act of bothering or annoying.
- A person or thing that causes bother, inconvenience, trouble, etc.
Where does botheration come from?
From bother + -ation (suffix indicating an action or process, or its result).
Words that rhyme with botheration
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Questions about saying botheration
How do you pronounce botheration?
Say both-uh-RAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌbɑðəˈreɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌbɒðəˈreɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in botheration?
Botheration has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAY). Broken into parts: both · uh · RAY · shun.
Is botheration 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 /ˌbɒðəˈreɪʃən/ (both-uh-RAY-shun).