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bocce

/ˈbɑt͡ʃi/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.26 in modern English

Syllables
boc-ce
IPA
/ˈbɑt͡ʃi/
11
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
2
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A game, similar to bowls or pétanque, played on a long, narrow, dirt-covered court, or informally, as a lawn game.

Uncountable

noun

One of the eight balls that the player throws in a game of bocce.

Countable

Example Sentences

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian bocce.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈbɑt͡ʃi/

Usage

Inflected Forms

bocces (plural) boccie (alternative) bocci (alternative)

Frequently Paired Words

boccia

Synonyms

bocci boccie

Rhymes With

sochi croce tocci rakoczy socci

Questions

How do you pronounce bocce?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈbɑt͡ʃi/.
What does bocce mean?
A game, similar to bowls or pétanque, played on a long, narrow, dirt-covered court, or informally, as a lawn game.
Where does bocce come from?
Borrowed from Italian bocce.

How to pronounce bocce

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