How to pronounce bolshie
Say it like BOL-shee. Bolshie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOL).
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US American/ˈbɑlʃi/BOL-shee
UK British/ˈbɒlʃi/BOL-shee
- BOL
- shee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bolshie 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.
- sheeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of bolshie
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: BOL-shee.
What does bolshie mean?
adjective
- Difficult or rebellious.“Kate, don't be so bolshie!”
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Questions about saying bolshie
How do you pronounce bolshie?
Say BOL-shee. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɑlʃi/. In British English it is /ˈbɒlʃi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bolshie?
Bolshie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOL). Broken into parts: BOL · shee.
Is bolshie 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 /ˈbɒlʃi/ (BOL-shee).