How to pronounce bolero
Say it like boh-LER-oh. Bolero has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LER).
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- boh
- LER
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bolero pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- bohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- LERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of bolero
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: boh-LAIR-oh.
What does bolero mean?
- A lively Spanish dance in 3/4 time; also an unrelated slower-tempo dance of Cuban origin, in 2/4 time.
- A type of short, buttonless jacket or blouse, open or tied in front and ending at the diaphragm.
- To dance the bolero.
Where does bolero come from?
Borrowed from Spanish bolero, from bola + -ero.
Words that rhyme with bolero
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bolero.
Questions about saying bolero
How do you pronounce bolero?
Say boh-LER-oh. The American pronunciation is /boʊˈlɛroʊ/. In British English it is /bəʊˈlɛərəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bolero?
Bolero has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LER). Broken into parts: boh · LER · oh.
Is bolero 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 /bəʊˈlɛərəʊ/ (boh-LAIR-oh).