How to pronounce boycotting
Say it like BOY-kot-ing. Boycotting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOY).
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- BOY
- kot
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Boycotting 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of boycotting
- 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-ing.
What does boycotting mean?
- present participle and gerund of boycott How to pronounce boycott
- The act of something being boycotted.
Questions about saying boycotting
How do you pronounce boycotting?
Say BOY-kot-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɔɪˌkɑtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbɔɪˌkɒtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in boycotting?
Boycotting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOY). Broken into parts: BOY · kot · ing.
Is boycotting 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 /ˈbɔɪˌkɒtɪŋ/ (BOY-kot-ing).