How to pronounce boughten
Say it like BAW-tun. Boughten has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAW).
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US American/ˈbɔtən/BAW-tun
UK British/ˈbɔːtən/BAW-tun
- BAW
- tun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Boughten 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.
- tunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of boughten
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: BAW-tun.
What does boughten mean?
adjective
- purchased; not homemade“my boughten clothes”“a store-bought dress”
Questions about saying boughten
How do you pronounce boughten?
Say BAW-tun. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɔtən/. In British English it is /ˈbɔːtən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in boughten?
Boughten has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAW). Broken into parts: BAW · tun.
Is boughten pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈbɔːtən/ (BAW-tun).