How to pronounce bolsters
Say it like BOHL-sterz. Bolsters has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOHL).
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US American/ˈboʊlstɚz/BOHL-sterz
UK British/ˈbəʊlstəz/BOHL-stuz
- BOHL
- sterz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bolsters 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.
- sterzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of bolsters
- 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-stuz.
What does bolsters mean?
noun
- plural of bolster How to pronounce bolster
- third-person singular simple present indicative of bolster How to pronounce bolster
Questions about saying bolsters
How do you pronounce bolsters?
Say BOHL-sterz. The American pronunciation is /ˈboʊlstɚz/. In British English it is /ˈbəʊlstəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bolsters?
Bolsters has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOHL). Broken into parts: BOHL · sterz.
Is bolsters 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 /ˈbəʊlstəz/ (BOHL-stuz).