Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

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What does bopes mean?
Synonym of bo pian (“no choice; there’s no other way”).
Where does bopes come from?
Clipping of bo pian + -s (hypocoristic suffix), from Hokkien 無變/无变 (bô-piàn, “no choice”).

How to pronounce bopes

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  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “bopes” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.