How to pronounce bolling
Say it like BOH-ling. Bolling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH).
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- BOH
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bolling 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.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of bolling
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BOH-ling.
What does bolling mean?
- present participle and gerund of boll How to pronounce boll
Words that rhyme with bolling
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Words that sound like bolling
Questions about saying bolling
How do you pronounce bolling?
Say BOH-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈboʊlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbəʊlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bolling?
Bolling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH). Broken into parts: BOH · ling.
Is bolling 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 /ˈbəʊlɪŋ/ (BOH-ling).
What words sound the same as bolling?
Bolling sounds the same as bowling in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.