How to pronounce bolo
Say it like BOH-loh. Bolo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈboʊloʊ/BOH-loh
UK British/ˈbəʊləʊ/BOH-loh
- BOH
- loh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bolo 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.
- lohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of bolo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BOH-loh.
What does bolo mean?
noun
- A long, heavy, single-edged machete.
- A type of punch; an uppercut.
- To cleave or dismember (a person or an animal) with a bolo knife.
- A soldier not capable of the minimum standards of marksmanship.
Where does bolo come from?
From Philippine Spanish bolo, from Tagalog bolo.
Words that rhyme with bolo
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bolo.
Questions about saying bolo
How do you pronounce bolo?
Say BOH-loh. The American pronunciation is /ˈboʊloʊ/. In British English it is /ˈbəʊləʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bolo?
Bolo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH). Broken into parts: BOH · loh.
Is bolo 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 /ˈbəʊləʊ/ (BOH-loh).