How to pronounce bolted
Say it like BOHL-tud. Bolted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOHL).
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US American/ˈboʊltəd/BOHL-tud
UK British/ˈbəʊltɪd/BOHL-tid
- BOHL
- tud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bolted 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.
- tudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bolted
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BOHL-tid.
What does bolted mean?
verb
- simple past and past participle of bolt How to pronounce bolt
Questions about saying bolted
How do you pronounce bolted?
Say BOHL-tud. The American pronunciation is /ˈboʊltəd/. In British English it is /ˈbəʊltɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bolted?
Bolted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOHL). Broken into parts: BOHL · tud.
Is bolted 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 /ˈbəʊltɪd/ (BOHL-tid).