How to pronounce bolshevik
Say it like BOHL-shuh-vik. Bolshevik has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOHL).
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- BOHL
- shuh
- vik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bolshevik pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BOHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- vikGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of bolshevik
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BOHL-shuh-vik.
What does bolshevik mean?
- Alternative form of Bolshevik.
Questions about saying bolshevik
How do you pronounce bolshevik?
Say BOHL-shuh-vik. The American pronunciation is /ˈboʊlʃəˌvɪk/. In British English it is /ˈbəʊlʃəˌvɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bolshevik?
Bolshevik has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOHL). Broken into parts: BOHL · shuh · vik.
Is bolshevik 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 /ˈbəʊlʃəˌvɪk/ (BOHL-shuh-vik).