How to pronounce potboiler
Say it like pob-OY-ler. Potboiler has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OY).
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- pob
- OY
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Potboiler pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pobGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- OYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of potboiler
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: pob-OY-luh.
What does potboiler mean?
- Alternative spelling of pot boiler.
Words that rhyme with potboiler
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of potboiler.
Questions about saying potboiler
How do you pronounce potboiler?
Say pob-OY-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɑˈbɔɪlɚ/. In British English it is /ˌpɒˈbɔɪlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in potboiler?
Potboiler has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OY). Broken into parts: pob · OY · ler.
Is potboiler 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 /ˌpɒˈbɔɪlə/ (pob-OY-luh).