How to pronounce bolete
Say it like boh-LEET. Bolete has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEET).
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- boh
- LEET
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bolete 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.
- LEETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of bolete
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: boh-LEET.
What does bolete mean?
- A type of fruiting body produced by certain fungus species in the order Boletales, especially those of genus Boletus, many of which are prized for their flavor; any species of said order that produces such a fruiting body.
Words that rhyme with bolete
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Questions about saying bolete
How do you pronounce bolete?
Say boh-LEET. The American pronunciation is /boʊˈlit/. In British English it is /bəʊˈliːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bolete?
Bolete has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEET). Broken into parts: boh · LEET.
Is bolete 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 /bəʊˈliːt/ (boh-LEET).