How to Pronounce Showboats

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

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2

Syllables

9

Letters

SHOWB-oats

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💡 Tip for remembering “showboats”

"showboats" has 2 syllables: showb-oats. It rhymes with rowboats, if that helps it stick.

What does showboats mean?

noun

  1. A river steamboat having a resident theatre.
  2. (by extension) A showoff.

verb

  1. To show off.

Synonyms

grandstand

Words that rhyme with showboats

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

rowboats

Related words

showoffshowmanshipshowinessshowcasesshowcasingshowcaseshowyflaunting

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "showboats"?▾

"Showboats" has 2 syllables: showb · oats.

What does "showboats" mean?▾

Showboats: A river steamboat having a resident theatre.

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