bossy
BAW-see
bawsee
/ˈbɔsi/ · 2 syllables
In Ingglish — phonetic English where every spelling always makes the same sound — the word “bossy” is spelled “bawsee”. Here is how it sounds out, one sound at a time:
| Ingglish | b | aw | s | ee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPA | /b/ | /ɔ/ | /s/ | /i/ |
English writes “bossy” with
5 letters for 4 sounds. Ingglish writes it
“bawsee” — no silent letters, and the same spelling
always makes the same sound, so you can read it exactly as it looks.
Words that rhyme with “bossy”
seeseaemergencylucyfancysexypolicytaxipussymercy
“bossy” — questions & answers
How do you pronounce “bossy”?
“bossy” is pronounced BAW-see — IPA /ˈbɔsi/. In Ingglish phonetic spelling, where every spelling always makes the same sound, it is written “bawsee”.
How many syllables are in “bossy”?
“bossy” has 2 syllables: BAW-see (the capitalized syllable is stressed).