How to pronounce bolstering
Say it like BOHL-stuh-ring. Bolstering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOHL).
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- BOHL
- stuh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bolstering 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.
- stuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of bolstering
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BOHL-stuh-ring.
What does bolstering mean?
- present participle and gerund of bolster How to pronounce bolster
- The act by which something is bolstered; support.
Questions about saying bolstering
How do you pronounce bolstering?
Say BOHL-stuh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈboʊlstərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbəʊlstərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bolstering?
Bolstering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOHL). Broken into parts: BOHL · stuh · ring.
Is bolstering 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 /ˈbəʊlstərɪŋ/ (BOHL-stuh-ring).