How to Pronounce "bought"
word
/ˈbɑt/, /ˈbɔt/
bawt
/bˈɔːt/
bawt
Definition
"Bought" is the past tense and past participle of "buy," meaning to obtain something by paying money for it.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈbɑt/, /ˈbɔt/
British English
/bˈɔːt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
bawt
UK
bawt
Listen in Context
I bought a new shirt yesterday.
She bought some apples at the market.
We bought tickets for the movie.
I can't believe you bought that old car!