How to Pronounce Boast

To pronounce "boast", say BOAST — one syllable, IPA /bəʊst/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

5

Letters

/bəʊst/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “boast”

"boast" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with host and engrossed, if that helps it stick.

What does boast mean?

noun

  1. A brag; ostentatious positive appraisal of oneself.
  2. Something that one brags about.

    “It was his regular boast that he could eat two full English breakfasts in one sitting.”

verb

  1. To brag; to talk loudly in praise of oneself.
  2. To speak of with pride, vanity, or exultation, with a view to self-commendation; to extol.

Synonyms

brag

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Words that rhyme with boast

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

hostengrossedripostepostutmostoutposttoastcoastalmostuppermostinnermostfrowst

Related words

bragvauntjactitationgasconadeblusterself-praisefeaturetout

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "boast"?▾

"Boast" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "boast"?▾

The IPA transcription of "boast" is /bəʊst/.

What does "boast" mean?▾

Boast: A brag; ostentatious positive appraisal of oneself.

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