How to pronounce bolon
Say it like BOH-lun. Bolon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH).
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- BOH
- lun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bolon 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.
- lunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bolon
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BOH-lun.
What does bolon mean?
- A traditional harp played in Mali.
Words that rhyme with bolon
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bolon.
Questions about saying bolon
How do you pronounce bolon?
Say BOH-lun. The American pronunciation is /ˈboʊlən/. In British English it is /ˈbəʊlən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bolon?
Bolon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH). Broken into parts: BOH · lun.
Is bolon 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 /ˈbəʊlən/ (BOH-lun).