How to Pronounce Bosses

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

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Syllables

6

Letters

BOSS-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “bosses”

"bosses" has 2 syllables: boss-es. It rhymes with fauces and mosses, if that helps it stick.

What does bosses mean?

noun

  1. A person who oversees and directs the work of others; a supervisor.
  2. A person in charge of a business or company.

    “Chat turned to whisper when the boss entered the conference room.”

verb

  1. To exercise authoritative control over; to tell (someone) what to do, often repeatedly.

noun

  1. A swelling, lump or protuberance in an animal, person or object.
  2. A lump-like mass of rock, especially one projecting through a stratum of different rock.

Synonyms

employergovguvguvnormateheadleaderboss aroundlord over

Words that rhyme with bosses

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

faucesmosseschausseslossescrossesglossestossesalbatrossesflosseshausasfosses

Related words

honchoforemanchiefhirerimportanttopsuperiorgaffer

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bosses"?▾

"Bosses" has 2 syllables: boss · es.

What does "bosses" mean?▾

Bosses: A person who oversees and directs the work of others; a supervisor.

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