How to Pronounce Bored

To pronounce "bored", say BOR-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /bɔːd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/bɔːd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bored”

"bored" has 2 syllables: bor-ed. It rhymes with accord and lord, if that helps it stick.

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

What does bored mean?

verb

  1. To inspire boredom in somebody.
  2. To make a hole through something.

adjective

  1. Suffering from boredom; mildly annoyed and restless through having nothing to do
  2. Uninterested, without attention

    “The piano teacher's bored look indicated he wasn't paying much attention to his pupil's lackluster rendition of Mozart's Requiem”

Antonyms

interest

Words that rhyme with bored

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

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Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bored"?▾

"Bored" has 2 syllables: bor · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "bored"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bored" is /bɔːd/.

What does "bored" mean?▾

Bored: To inspire boredom in somebody.

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