How to Pronounce “bought

word

/ˈbɑt/, /ˈbɔt/
bawt
/bˈɔːt/
bawt

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˈbɑt/, /ˈbɔt/

British English

/bˈɔːt/

Simplified Pronunciation

US

bawt

UK

bawt

Listen in Context

She bought some apples at the market.

We bought tickets for the movie.

I can't believe you bought that old car!

I bought a new shirt yesterday.