How to Pronounce "bossy"
word
/ˈbɔsi/
BAW-see
/bˈɒsi/
BOS-see
Definition
Someone who is bossy often tells other people what to do in a way that is controlling and not very kind.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈbɔsi/
British English
/bˈɒsi/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BAW-see
UK
BOS-see
Listen in Context
My sister is very bossy with me.
The teacher told him not to be so bossy.
Sometimes parents can be a little bossy.
Don’t be so bossy—let other people share their ideas too.