How to Pronounce Bootstrapping

To pronounce "bootstrapping", say BOOTSTR-app-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

13

Letters

BOOTSTR-app-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “bootstrapping”

"bootstrapping" has 3 syllables: bootstr-app-ing.

What does bootstrapping mean?

verb

  1. To help (oneself) without the aid of others.

    “Sam spent years bootstrapping himself through college.”

  2. To load the operating system into the memory of a computer. Usually shortened to boot.

noun

  1. The process by which something is bootstrapped.

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bootstrapping"?▾

"Bootstrapping" has 3 syllables: bootstr · app · ing.

What does "bootstrapping" mean?▾

Bootstrapping: To help (oneself) without the aid of others.

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