How to Pronounce Boustrophedon

To pronounce "boustrophedon", say BOUSTR-oph-ed-on — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌbuːstɹəˈfiːdən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/ˌbuːstɹəˈfiːdən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “boustrophedon”

"boustrophedon" has 4 syllables: boustr-oph-ed-on.

What does boustrophedon mean?

noun

  1. (of writing) Writing that is right-to-left and left-to-right on alternate lines.

adjective

  1. (of writing) Written from right-to-left and left-to-right on alternate lines.
  2. Changing direction, going back and forth.

adverb

  1. (of writing) In a fashion such that the reading direction changes from right-to-left to left-to-right with each new line.

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "boustrophedon"?▾

"Boustrophedon" has 4 syllables: boustr · oph · ed · on.

What is the IPA transcription of "boustrophedon"?▾

The IPA transcription of "boustrophedon" is /ˌbuːstɹəˈfiːdən/.

What does "boustrophedon" mean?▾

Boustrophedon: (of writing) Writing that is right-to-left and left-to-right on alternate lines.

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