How to Pronounce “Boise”
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- American (US)
- /ˈbɔɪsi/
- British (UK)
- /ˈbɔɪsi/
What “Boise” means
proper noun — A river in Idaho; flowing 102 miles from the confluence of the North and Middle forks in the Sawtooth Range into the Snake near Parma.
Pronunciation Notes
Where the stress falls. “Boise” has 2 syllables, and the transcription /ˈbɔɪsi/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the first one — so the first syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Boise" mean?
Boise (proper noun): A river in Idaho; flowing 102 miles from the confluence of the North and Middle forks in the Sawtooth Range into the Snake near Parma.
How do you pronounce "Boise" in American vs British English?
Both accents use the same sequence of phonemes for "Boise", /ˈbɔɪsi/, so the difference you hear is in how the vowels are coloured rather than in which sounds are used. Play both on this page to compare.
What is the IPA transcription of "Boise"?
/ˈbɔɪsi/ in American English, /ˈbɔɪsi/ in British English.
Which syllable is stressed in "Boise"?
“Boise” has 2 syllables, and the transcription /ˈbɔɪsi/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the first one — so the first syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
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