How to Pronounce "bosun"
word
BOH-suhn
BOH-suhn
Definition
A bosun is a senior crew member on a ship responsible for managing the deck crew and the maintenance of equipment and the ship's deck.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈboʊsən
British English
bˈəʊsən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BOH-suhn
UK
BOH-suhn
Listen in Context
The bosun checked the ropes on the deck.
The captain asked the bosun for help.
The bosun leads the deck crew.
Whenever there’s a problem on deck, the crew turns to the bosun.