How to pronounce boldface
Say it like BOHLD-fays. Boldface has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOHLD).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈboʊldˌfeɪs/BOHLD-fays
UK British/ˈbəʊldˌfeɪs/BOHLD-fays
- BOHLD
- fays
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Boldface pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BOHLDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- faysGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of boldface
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BOHLD-fays.
What does boldface mean?
noun
- A font that is dark, having a high ratio of ink to white space, written or drawn with thick strong lines.
- To print or write in a boldfaced font.“Boldface the due date so they are sure to see it.”
- Synonym of boldfaced.
Where does boldface come from?
From bold + face.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying boldface
How do you pronounce boldface?
Say BOHLD-fays. The American pronunciation is /ˈboʊldˌfeɪs/. In British English it is /ˈbəʊldˌfeɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in boldface?
Boldface has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOHLD). Broken into parts: BOHLD · fays.
Is boldface 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 /ˈbəʊldˌfeɪs/ (BOHLD-fays).