boswellism

Questions

What does boswellism mean?

The writing style of James Boswell (1740–1795), Scottish lawyer and writer, best known for his biography of Samuel Johnson.

Where does boswellism come from?

From Boswell + -ism.

How to pronounce boswellism

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “boswellism”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “boswellism”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “boswellism” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.