How to pronounce boldness
Say it like BOHLD-nus. Boldness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOHLD).
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- BOHLD
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Boldness 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.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of boldness
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BOHLD-nus.
What does boldness mean?
- The state of being bold; courage.
- presumptuousness
- The relative weight of a font; the thickness of its strokes.
Where does boldness come from?
From Middle English boldnesse, equivalent to bold + -ness.
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Words that rhyme with boldness
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Questions about saying boldness
How do you pronounce boldness?
Say BOHLD-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈboʊldnəs/. In British English it is /ˈbəʊldnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in boldness?
Boldness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOHLD). Broken into parts: BOHLD · nus.
Is boldness 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 /ˈbəʊldnəs/ (BOHLD-nus).