How to pronounce boldest
Say it like BOHL-dist. Boldest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOHL).
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US American/ˈboʊldɪst/BOHL-dist
UK British/ˈbəʊldɪst/BOHL-dist
- BOHL
- dist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Boldest 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.
- distKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of boldest
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BOHL-dist.
What does boldest mean?
adjective
- superlative form of bold: most bold How to pronounce bold
Questions about saying boldest
How do you pronounce boldest?
Say BOHL-dist. The American pronunciation is /ˈboʊldɪst/. In British English it is /ˈbəʊldɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in boldest?
Boldest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOHL). Broken into parts: BOHL · dist.
Is boldest pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈbəʊldɪst/ (BOHL-dist).