How to pronounce boulevard
Say it like BUUL-uh-vard. Boulevard has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUUL).
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- BUUL
- uh
- vard
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Boulevard pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BUULSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- vardGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of boulevard
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BOO-luh-vahd.
What does boulevard mean?
- a wide street or thoroughfare
Where does boulevard come from?
Borrowed from French boulevard, from Middle French boulevard, bollevart, boulevars, bolevers, bollewerc (“rampart”), from Middle High German bolewerc, bolwerc (modern German Bollwerk) or Middle Dutch bolwerk (“bulwark, bastion”).
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Questions about saying boulevard
How do you pronounce boulevard?
Say BUUL-uh-vard. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʊləˌvɑrd/. In British English it is /ˈbuːləˌvɑːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in boulevard?
Boulevard has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUUL). Broken into parts: BUUL · uh · vard.
Is boulevard 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 /ˈbuːləˌvɑːd/ (BOO-luh-vahd).