How to Pronounce Boots

To pronounce "boots", say BOOTS — one syllable, IPA /buːts/. 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

/buːts/

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💡 Tip for remembering “boots”

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

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

What does boots 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.

noun

  1. Remedy, amends.
  2. Profit, plunder.

Synonyms

kickdickytrunkwheel clampfiredlaid offbuskinmuklukhoof

Words that rhyme with boots

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

attributesrootsexecutesconstitutescahootsgrassrootsinstitutesshootsdisputestootspursuitsrecruits

Related words

kicktrunkkickingrebootwomenbunches

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "boots"?▾

"Boots" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "boots"?▾

The IPA transcription of "boots" is /buːts/.

What does "boots" mean?▾

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

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