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Syllables

The word 'boast' has one syllable.
ˈboʊst


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Sound by Sound American English Phonetic Pronunciation of the word 'Boast'

Practicing the sound by sound pronunciation table of the word 'Boast' will help you improve your spoken American English.

#2: /b/
LipsThe lips start together. Then they separate.
TeethThere is a small gap between the teeth.
AirFirst, the air stops. Then, it flows.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#3: /o/
TongueThe back of the tongue raises above the middle of the mouth.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#4: /ʊ/
TongueThe back of the tongue lifts towards the back of the roof of the mouth.
LipsThe lips flare.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#5: /s/
TongueThe tongue is behind the teeth.
Lips
TeethThe teeth remain clenched.
AirThe air flows through the tip of the tongue towards the edge of the teeth.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords do not vibrate.
#6: /t/
TongueThe tongue will come up. The front part will touch the roof of the mouth behind the top teeth. Then it will pull down to release the air.
TeethThe teeth are together. Then they separate.
AirAir passes through the mouth. First, the air stops. Then, it flows.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords do not vibrate.

Examples of sentences with the word 'boast'

I don't mean to boast, but I make a mean cup of coffee.

Try this Exciting 'boast' Tongue Twister Challenge

Boastful Bobby made a big boast, "I can bounce a ball from coast to coast!" But when he tried, he lost his poise, And instead of bouncing, he made some noise! So now we all just call him Boast-no-more, And that, my friends, is the end of this fun tongue-twister lore!

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