How to Pronounce "bout"
word
/ˈbaʊt/
bowt
/bˈaʊt/
bowt
Definition
A bout is a short period of something, especially an illness, emotion, or activity. It can also mean a fight or match, especially in sports like boxing.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈbaʊt/
British English
/bˈaʊt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
bowt
UK
bowt
Listen in Context
He had a bout of flu last week.
The next boxing bout starts at eight.
She went through a bout of sadness after moving away.
I've been having a bout of insomnia lately, so I'm tired all day.