How to Pronounce Boos

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

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Syllable

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Letters

/buːz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “boos”

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

Sounds exactly like: booze, booz, buus — easy to mix up when writing.

What does boos mean?

noun

  1. A derisive shout made to indicate disapproval.

verb

  1. To shout extended boos derisively.

    “When he took the podium, the crowd booed.”

  2. To shout extended boos at, as a form of derision.

    “The protesters loudly booed the visiting senator.”

noun

  1. A close acquaintance or significant other.

Antonyms

cheer

Words that rhyme with boos

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

peruseabuserefuseinfusediffusefuseexcuseoozemisuseboozeamusenews

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "boos"?▾

"Boos" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "boos"?▾

The IPA transcription of "boos" is /buːz/.

What does "boos" mean?▾

Boos: A derisive shout made to indicate disapproval.

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