How to pronounce boulevards
Say it like BUUL-uh-vardz. Boulevards has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUUL).
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- BUUL
- uh
- vardz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Boulevards 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.
- vardzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of boulevards
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BUUL-uh-vahdz.
What does boulevards mean?
- plural of boulevard How to pronounce boulevard
Questions about saying boulevards
How do you pronounce boulevards?
Say BUUL-uh-vardz. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʊləˌvɑrdz/. In British English it is /ˈbʊləˌvɑːdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in boulevards?
Boulevards has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUUL). Broken into parts: BUUL · uh · vardz.
Is boulevards 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 /ˈbʊləˌvɑːdz/ (BUUL-uh-vahdz).