Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

unbosom

/ʌnˈbʊz.əm/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
un-bo-som
IPA
/ʌnˈbʊz.əm/
11
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
3
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To tell someone about (one's troubles), and thus obtain relief.

Archaic

verb

To free (oneself) of the burden of one's troubles by telling of them.

Archaic

verb

To confess a misdeed.

Archaic

Example Sentences

Etymology

From un- + bosom (“the seat of emotions”).

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ʌnˈbʊz.əm/
  • British English: /ʌnˈbʊz.əm/

Usage

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Questions

How do you pronounce unbosom?
The recorded pronunciation is /ʌnˈbʊz.əm/.
What does unbosom mean?
To tell someone about (one's troubles), and thus obtain relief.
Where does unbosom come from?
From un- + bosom (“the seat of emotions”).

How to pronounce unbosom

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