How to pronounce boline
Say it like BOL-eyen. Boline has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOL).
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US American/ˈbɑlaɪn/BOL-eyen
UK British/ˈbɒlaɪn/BOL-eyen
- BOL
- eyen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Boline pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- eyenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of boline
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: BOL-eyen.
What does boline mean?
noun
- A white handled knife used in Wicca, for physical cutting, in contrast to the athame.
Where does boline come from?
Originally spelled bolline.
Questions about saying boline
How do you pronounce boline?
Say BOL-eyen. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɑlaɪn/. In British English it is /ˈbɒlaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in boline?
Boline has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOL). Broken into parts: BOL · eyen.
Is boline pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈbɒlaɪn/ (BOL-eyen).