Boatswain is pronounced BOH-sən (IPA /ˈboʊsən/). Compressed pronunciation — 'BOH-sun' in two beats only.
IPA: /ˈboʊsən/
Syllables: BOH · sən
Common ESL mistake: Learners say 'BOAT-swain' pronouncing both 'oa' and 'wai'.
Tip: Compressed pronunciation — 'BOH-sun' in two beats only.