How to pronounce bosun
American English pronunciation
BOH-sun
- IPA
- /ˈboʊsən/
- Syllables
- BOH · sun (2 syllables, stress on the 1st)
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What bosun means
The crew leader in charge of a ship's ropes and sails
In a sentence: The bosun shouted for the sailors to tie down the sails.
Where it comes from: It's boatswain spelled the way sailors actually say it.
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