How to Pronounce Boycott

To pronounce "boycott", say BOYC-ott — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbɔɪkɒt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈbɔɪkɒt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “boycott”

"boycott" has 2 syllables: boyc-ott. It rhymes with fraught and distraught, if that helps it stick.

What does boycott mean?

noun

  1. The act of boycotting.

verb

  1. To abstain, either as an individual or a group, from using, buying, or dealing with someone or some organization as an expression of protest.

Synonyms

embargotabooblackballblacklistwithhold patronage

Words that rhyme with boycott

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

fraughtdistraughttautonslaughthottrotknotoverwroughtthoughtblotnoughtspot

Related words

embargocountercounteractexclusiondistrictprovincialprovincealienation

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "boycott"?▾

"Boycott" has 2 syllables: boyc · ott.

What is the IPA transcription of "boycott"?▾

The IPA transcription of "boycott" is /ˈbɔɪkɒt/.

What does "boycott" mean?▾

Boycott: The act of boycotting.

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