How to pronounce bolding
Say it like BOHL-ding. Bolding has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOHL).
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- BOHL
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bolding 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.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of bolding
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BOHL-ding.
What does bolding mean?
- present participle and gerund of bold How to pronounce bold
- The process of putting text in boldface.
Words that rhyme with bolding
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bolding.
Questions about saying bolding
How do you pronounce bolding?
Say BOHL-ding. The American pronunciation is /ˈboʊldɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbəʊldɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bolding?
Bolding has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOHL). Broken into parts: BOHL · ding.
Is bolding 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 /ˈbəʊldɪŋ/ (BOHL-ding).