To pronounce "bosun", say BOS-un — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
bosun
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BOS-un
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"bosun" has 2 syllables: bos-un. It rhymes with gossan and osteon, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: boson — easy to mix up when writing.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Bosun" has 2 syllables: bos · un.
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