Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

boombox

/ˈbum.bɑks/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.38 in modern English

Syllables
boom-box
IPA
/ˈbum.bɑks/
20
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
2
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A powerful portable audio system for listening collectively to recorded or broadcast sound.

Example Sentences

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈbum.bɑks/
  • British English: /ˈbuːm.bɒks/

Inflected Forms

boomboxes (plural) boom box (alternative)

Derived Forms

boomcar

Frequently Paired Words

music center radio cassette

Synonyms

jambox ghetto blaster

Questions

How do you pronounce boombox?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈbum.bɑks/.
What does boombox mean?
A powerful portable audio system for listening collectively to recorded or broadcast sound.

How to pronounce boombox

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “boombox”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈbum.bɑks/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “boombox” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.