How to pronounce bolar
Say it like BOH-ler. Bolar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH).
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- BOH
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bolar pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of bolar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BOH-luh.
What does bolar mean?
- Of, relating to, or similar to, bole or clay; clayey.“bolar loam”
Where does bolar come from?
From bole (“clay”) + -ar.
Words that rhyme with bolar
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Words that sound like bolar
Questions about saying bolar
How do you pronounce bolar?
Say BOH-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˈboʊlɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbəʊlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bolar?
Bolar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH). Broken into parts: BOH · ler.
Is bolar pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈbəʊlə/ (BOH-luh).
What words sound the same as bolar?
Bolar sounds the same as bowler in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.