How to Pronounce "boredom"
word
/ˈbɔɹdəm/
BOR-duhm
/bˈɔːdəm/
BAW-duhm
Definition
A feeling you get when nothing interests you, or when you have nothing to do and feel unstimulated or tired of the situation.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈbɔɹdəm/
British English
/bˈɔːdəm/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BOR-duhm
UK
BAW-duhm
Listen in Context
I felt boredom during the long lecture.
Reading helps me escape boredom.
Too much free time can lead to boredom.
He started doodling out of boredom during the meeting.