How to pronounce bolder
Say it like BOHL-der. Bolder has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOHL).
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- BOHL
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bolder pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BOHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of bolder
- 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: BOHL-duh.
What does bolder mean?
- comparative form of bold: more bold How to pronounce bold
Words that rhyme with bolder
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bolder.
Words that sound like bolder
Questions about saying bolder
How do you pronounce bolder?
Say BOHL-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈboʊldɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbəʊldə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bolder?
Bolder has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOHL). Broken into parts: BOHL · der.
Is bolder 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 /ˈbəʊldə/ (BOHL-duh).
What words sound the same as bolder?
Bolder sounds the same as boulder in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.