How to pronounce bolin
Say it like BOH-lin. Bolin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH).
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US American/ˈboʊlɪn/BOH-lin
UK British/ˈbəʊlɪn/BOH-lin
- BOH
- lin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bolin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- linKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of bolin
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BOH-lin.
What does bolin mean?
noun
- Alternative form of bowline (“type of knot”).
Questions about saying bolin
How do you pronounce bolin?
Say BOH-lin. The American pronunciation is /ˈboʊlɪn/. In British English it is /ˈbəʊlɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bolin?
Bolin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH). Broken into parts: BOH · lin.
Is bolin 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 /ˈbəʊlɪn/ (BOH-lin).