How to Pronounce "bossa"
word
BAH-suh
BOS-uh
Definition
'Bossa' most commonly refers to a bump or raised area, especially on an animal or as a rounded projection on something. It can also refer to 'bossa nova', a style of Brazilian music.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɑsə
British English
ˈbɒsə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BAH-suh
UK
BOS-uh
Listen in Context
There is a small bossa on the horse's leg.
He likes listening to bossa music every evening.
The sculpture had a smooth bossa in the middle.
My favorite song is actually a classic bossa track from the 1960s.