How to Pronounce Borstal

To pronounce "borstal", say BORST-al — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

BORST-al

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💡 Tip for remembering “borstal”

"borstal" has 2 syllables: borst-al.

What does borstal mean?

noun

  1. A way up a hill in the South Downs.
  2. Any of the prisons set up in Britain for delinquent boys from 1895 to 1983.

Synonyms

reformatory

Related words

correctionscorrectionalcorrectioncorrectivepenalcorrectingbostalbergh

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "borstal"?▾

"Borstal" has 2 syllables: borst · al.

What does "borstal" mean?▾

Borstal: A way up a hill in the South Downs.

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