How to Pronounce "boss around"
expression
ˈbɑs/, /ˈbɔs/ /ɝˈaʊn/, /ɝˈaʊnd
BAWS-uh-ROWND
bˈɒs/ /ɐɹˈaʊnd
BOSS-uh-ROWND
Definition
To tell someone what to do in a commanding or controlling way, often without real authority.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɑs/, /ˈbɔs/ /ɝˈaʊn/, /ɝˈaʊnd
British English
bˈɒs/ /ɐɹˈaʊnd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BAWS-uh-ROWND
UK
BOSS-uh-ROWND
Listen in Context
Nobody likes to be bossed around at work.
Why do you always try to boss around your little brother?
Stop trying to boss me around. I can do it myself!
She loves to boss around at meetings, even though she’s not the manager.