How to Pronounce Boost

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

boost

Tap to hear · American accent

Accent

If an accent sounds the same, your device is missing that voice — it falls back to the closest one.

Speed

Practice: Record & Compare

Record yourself saying boost, then compare with the target. Your audio stays on this device — nothing is uploaded.

1

Syllable

5

Letters

/buːst/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “boost”

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

What does boost mean?

noun

  1. A push from behind, as to one who is endeavoring to climb.
  2. Something that helps, or adds power or effectiveness; assistance.

    “The controversy gave a boost to the author's sales.”

verb

  1. To lift or push from behind (one who is endeavoring to climb); to push up.
  2. (by extension) To help or encourage (something) to increase or improve; to assist in overcoming obstacles.

    “This campaign will boost your chances of winning the election.”

Hear “boost” in real sentences

Real example sentences from Tatoeba (CC-BY) — tap to hear each one, or see it used on YouGlish.

Words that rhyme with boost

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

roostinducedreducedintroduceddeducedreproduceddoocedgoosedsluicednoosedreintroducedjuiced

Related words

risepromoteadvancehikefurtherencourageencouragementsupercharge

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "boost"?▾

"Boost" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "boost"?▾

The IPA transcription of "boost" is /buːst/.

What does "boost" mean?▾

Boost: A push from behind, as to one who is endeavoring to climb.

Want the definition, translations into 8 languages, and read-aloud for full sentences?

Open “boost” in the full dictionary →