How to pronounce boldo
Say it like BOHL-doh. Boldo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOHL).
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- BOHL
- doh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Boldo 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.
- dohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of boldo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BOHL-doh.
What does boldo mean?
- Peumus boldus, a monimiaceous tree.
- The leaves of this tree, used in traditional medicine (for example, prepared as a tea) for hepatic troubles and genitourinary inflammation.
Where does boldo come from?
From Spanish boldo, from Mapudungun foḻo.
Questions about saying boldo
How do you pronounce boldo?
Say BOHL-doh. The American pronunciation is /ˈboʊlˌdoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈbəʊldəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in boldo?
Boldo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOHL). Broken into parts: BOHL · doh.
Is boldo 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 /ˈbəʊldəʊ/ (BOHL-doh).