How to pronounce bollix
Say it like BOL-iks. Bollix has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOL).
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US American/ˈbɑlɪks/BOL-iks
UK British/ˈbɒlɪks/BOL-iks
- BOL
- iks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bollix 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.
- iksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of bollix
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: BOL-iks.
What does bollix mean?
verb
- To confuse.
- To botch or bungle.
- Confusion.
- Mess.
Where does bollix come from?
Alteration of bollocks.
Questions about saying bollix
How do you pronounce bollix?
Say BOL-iks. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɑlɪks/. In British English it is /ˈbɒlɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bollix?
Bollix has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOL). Broken into parts: BOL · iks.
Is bollix 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 /ˈbɒlɪks/ (BOL-iks).