How to Pronounce Boring

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈbɔːɹɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “boring”

"boring" has 2 syllables: bor-ing. It rhymes with imploring and adoring, if that helps it stick.

What does boring mean?

verb

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

noun

  1. A pit or hole which has been bored.
  2. Fragments thrown up when something is bored or drilled.

adjective

  1. Causing boredom; unable to engage or hold the interest.

    “What a boring film that was! I almost fell asleep.”

  2. Used, or designed to be used, to drill holes.

    “boring equipment”

Synonyms

dullmind-numbingtedious

Antonyms

interest

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Words that rhyme with boring

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

imploringadoringroaringsoaringoutpouringexploringunderscoringsnoringpouringignoringflooringorang

Related words

drillingslowtiresomewearisomedeadeningtediousirksomedull

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "boring"?▾

"Boring" has 2 syllables: bor · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "boring"?▾

The IPA transcription of "boring" is /ˈbɔːɹɪŋ/.

What does "boring" mean?▾

Boring: To inspire boredom in somebody.

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