How to pronounce bolivars
Say it like BOL-uh-verz. Bolivars has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOL).
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- BOL
- uh
- verz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bolivars 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.
- verzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of bolivars
- 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-vuz.
What does bolivars mean?
- plural of bolivar How to pronounce bolivar
Questions about saying bolivars
How do you pronounce bolivars?
Say BOL-uh-verz. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɑləvɚz/. In British English it is /ˈbɒləvəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bolivars?
Bolivars has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOL). Broken into parts: BOL · uh · verz.
Is bolivars 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 /ˈbɒləvəz/ (BOL-uh-vuz).