How to pronounce bolivar
Say it like BOL-uh-ver. Bolivar has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOL).
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US American/ˈbɑləvɚ/BOL-uh-ver
UK British/ˈbɒləvə/BOL-uh-vuh
- BOL
- uh
- ver
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bolivar 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of bolivar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: BOL-uh-vuh.
What does bolivar mean?
noun
- Alternative spelling of bolívar.
Questions about saying bolivar
How do you pronounce bolivar?
Say BOL-uh-ver. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɑləvɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbɒləvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bolivar?
Bolivar has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOL). Broken into parts: BOL · uh · ver.
Is bolivar pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈbɒləvə/ (BOL-uh-vuh).