How to pronounce bolter
Say it like BOHL-ter. Bolter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOHL).
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- BOHL
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bolter 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of bolter
- 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-tuh.
What does bolter mean?
- A person or thing that bolts, or runs suddenly.
- A plant that grows larger and more rapidly than usual.
- A machine or mechanism that automatically sifts milled flour.
- To sift or filter through a sieve or bolter.
- To fish using a bolter.
- To pound rapidly.
Where does bolter come from?
From bolt + -er.
Words that rhyme with bolter
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bolter.
Questions about saying bolter
How do you pronounce bolter?
Say BOHL-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈboʊltɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbəʊltə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bolter?
Bolter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOHL). Broken into parts: BOHL · ter.
Is bolter 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 /ˈbəʊltə/ (BOHL-tuh).