How to pronounce bourses
Say it like BOR-siz. Bourses has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOR).
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US American/ˈbɔrsɪz/BOR-siz
UK British/ˈbɔːsɪz/BAW-siz
- BOR
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bourses pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of bourses
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BAW-siz.
What does bourses mean?
noun
- plural of bourse How to pronounce bourse
Questions about saying bourses
How do you pronounce bourses?
Say BOR-siz. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɔrsɪz/. In British English it is /ˈbɔːsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bourses?
Bourses has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOR). Broken into parts: BOR · siz.
Is bourses 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 /ˈbɔːsɪz/ (BAW-siz).