How to pronounce bole
Say it like BOHL. Bole is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- BOHL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bole 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.
American vs British pronunciation of bole
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BOHL.
What does bole mean?
- The trunk or stem of a tree.
- Any of several varieties of friable earthy clay, usually colored red by iron oxide, and composed essentially of hydrous silicates of alumina, or more rarely of magnesia.
- The shade of reddish brown which resembles this clay.
- Alternative form of boll (old unit of measure).
Where does bole come from?
From Middle English bole, from Old Norse bolr, akin to Danish bul and German Bohle (“plank”).
Words that rhyme with bole
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Words that sound like bole
Questions about saying bole
How do you pronounce bole?
Say BOHL. The American pronunciation is /boʊl/. In British English it is /bəʊl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bole?
Bole is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BOHL.
Is bole 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 /bəʊl/ (BOHL).
What words sound the same as bole?
Bole sounds the same as boll, bowl in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.