How to Pronounce Boot

To pronounce "boot", say BOOT — one syllable, IPA /buːt/. 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

/buːt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “boot”

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

Sounds exactly like: boote, boutte — easy to mix up when writing.

What does boot mean?

noun

  1. A heavy shoe that covers part of the leg.
  2. A blow with the foot; a kick.

verb

  1. To kick.

    “I booted the ball toward my teammate.”

  2. To put boots on, especially for riding.

Synonyms

kickdickytrunkwheel clampfiredlaid offbuskinmuklukhoof

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Words that rhyme with boot

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

astutedisputeacutedestituterefuteconstitutebrutemootbruitpursuitattributesubstitute

Related words

kicktrunkkickingrebootfootwearshoe

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "boot"?▾

"Boot" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "boot"?▾

The IPA transcription of "boot" is /buːt/.

What does "boot" mean?▾

Boot: A heavy shoe that covers part of the leg.

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