How to pronounce bolting
Say it like BOHL-ting. Bolting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOHL).
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- BOHL
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bolting 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of bolting
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BOHL-ting.
What does bolting mean?
- present participle and gerund of bolt How to pronounce bolt
- An act of bolting or running away.
- A sifting, as of flour or meal.
- A private arguing of cases for practice by students, as in the Inns of Court.
Words that rhyme with bolting
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bolting.
Questions about saying bolting
How do you pronounce bolting?
Say BOHL-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈboʊltɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbəʊltɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bolting?
Bolting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOHL). Broken into parts: BOHL · ting.
Is bolting 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 /ˈbəʊltɪŋ/ (BOHL-ting).