How to Pronounce Bocce

To pronounce "bocce", say BOCC-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbɑtʃi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈbɑtʃi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bocce”

"bocce" has 2 syllables: bocc-e. It rhymes with cloaca and phoca, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: boca — easy to mix up when writing.

What does bocce mean?

noun

  1. A game, similar to bowls or pétanque, played on a long, narrow, dirt-covered court
  2. One of the eight balls that the player throws in a game of bocce.

Words that rhyme with bocce

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

cloacaphocacoacheepoachymokaserokaiacoccakataokaalokaarocha

Related words

boccieboccibocciaboulespetanqueboulebowlbowling

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bocce"?▾

"Bocce" has 2 syllables: bocc · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "bocce"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bocce" is /ˈbɑtʃi/.

What does "bocce" mean?▾

Bocce: A game, similar to bowls or pétanque, played on a long, narrow, dirt-covered court

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