American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'boss' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "boss" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "boss"

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Simple pronunciation
baws
IPA transcription
/bɔs/
Word frequency
1,854th

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What does "boss" mean?

  1. 1.a person who is in charge of other people at work
  2. 2.to give orders to someone

Examples of "boss" in a sentence

  • My boss is really strict.
  • I'm meeting my boss for lunch.
  • My boss gave me a raise.

How common is "boss"?

Boss is the 1,854th most common word in English.

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