Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

bootlace

/ˈbutˌleɪs/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.29 in modern English

Syllables
boot-lace
IPA
/ˈbutˌleɪs/
12
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A long lace for fastening boots.

noun

A long, thin, chewy confectionery, typically with liquorice or fruit flavour.

Etymology

From boot + lace.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈbutˌleɪs/

Inflected Forms

bootlaces (plural)

Derived Forms

bootlaced

Phrases

bootlace fungus bootlace tie bootlace weed bootlace worm

Frequently Paired Words

shoelace

Questions

How do you pronounce bootlace?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈbutˌleɪs/.
What does bootlace mean?
A long lace for fastening boots.
Where does bootlace come from?
From boot + lace.

How to pronounce bootlace

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  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈbutˌleɪs/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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