How to pronounce bolson
Say it like BOHL-sun. Bolson has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOHL).
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- BOHL
- sun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bolson 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.
- sunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bolson
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BOHL-sun.
What does bolson mean?
- A relatively flat and arid valley that is surrounded by mountains and that drains into a central basin.
Where does bolson come from?
From Spanish bolso (“a large pouch”).
Questions about saying bolson
How do you pronounce bolson?
Say BOHL-sun. The American pronunciation is /ˈboʊlsən/. In British English it is /ˈbəʊlsən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bolson?
Bolson has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOHL). Broken into parts: BOHL · sun.
Is bolson 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 /ˈbəʊlsən/ (BOHL-sun).