How to pronounce boycotted
Say it like BOY-kot-id. Boycotted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOY).
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- BOY
- kot
- id
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Boycotted pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BOYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- kotGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- idKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of boycotted
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: BOY-kot-id.
What does boycotted mean?
- simple past and past participle of boycott How to pronounce boycott
Questions about saying boycotted
How do you pronounce boycotted?
Say BOY-kot-id. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɔɪˌkɑtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈbɔɪˌkɒtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in boycotted?
Boycotted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOY). Broken into parts: BOY · kot · id.
Is boycotted 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 /ˈbɔɪˌkɒtɪd/ (BOY-kot-id).