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  • 1 syllable
  • stressed syllable boss
  • 4 letters
Syllables
boss has one vowel sound, so it is one syllable.
Stressed syllable
One syllable: it carries the stress when you say the word on its own.
Pronunciation
/bɑs/ in American English.
Stress position
A one-syllable word carries its own stress when you say it alone.
Line break
Better not to break it at the end of a line (too short, or it would leave one or two letters alone).

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide boss into syllables?

boss divides as boss. boss has one vowel sound, so it is one syllable.

How many syllables are in boss?

Boss has 1 syllable (boss).

Which syllable is stressed in boss?

The stressed syllable in boss is boss. One syllable: it carries the stress when you say the word on its own.

How do you pronounce boss?

/bɑs/ in American English.