To pronounce "bossanova", say BOSS-an-ov-a — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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BOSS-an-ov-a
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"bossanova" has 4 syllables: boss-an-ov-a.
"Bossanova" has 4 syllables: boss · an · ov · a.
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