How to pronounce bolstered
Say it like BOHL-sterd. Bolstered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOHL).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce bolstered. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- BOHL
- sterd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bolstered 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.
- sterdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of bolstered
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BOHL-stud.
What does bolstered mean?
Questions about saying bolstered
How do you pronounce bolstered?
Say BOHL-sterd. The American pronunciation is /ˈboʊlstɚd/. In British English it is /ˈbəʊlstəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bolstered?
Bolstered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOHL). Broken into parts: BOHL · sterd.
Is bolstered pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈbəʊlstəd/ (BOHL-stud).