How to pronounce bollen
Say it like BOL-un. Bollen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOL).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈbɑlən/BOL-un
UK British/ˈbɒlən/BOL-un
- BOL
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bollen 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.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bollen
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: BOL-un.
What does bollen mean?
adjective
- Alternative form of boln (“swollen”).
Words that rhyme with bollen
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bollen.
Questions about saying bollen
How do you pronounce bollen?
Say BOL-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɑlən/. In British English it is /ˈbɒlən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bollen?
Bollen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOL). Broken into parts: BOL · un.
Is bollen 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 /ˈbɒlən/ (BOL-un).