How to pronounce bolis
Say it like BOH-lis. Bolis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH).
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US American/ˈboʊlɪs/BOH-lis
UK British/ˈbəʊlɪs/BOH-lis
- BOH
- lis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bolis 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.
- lisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of bolis
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BOH-lis.
What does bolis mean?
noun
- plural of boli
Questions about saying bolis
How do you pronounce bolis?
Say BOH-lis. The American pronunciation is /ˈboʊlɪs/. In British English it is /ˈbəʊlɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bolis?
Bolis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH). Broken into parts: BOH · lis.
Is bolis 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 /ˈbəʊlɪs/ (BOH-lis).