How to pronounce bolus
Say it like BOH-lus. Bolus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH).
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- BOH
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bolus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bolus
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BOH-lus.
What does bolus mean?
- A round mass of something, especially of chewed food in the mouth or alimentary canal.
- A single, large dose of a drug, especially one in that form.
- To administer (a drug) in bolus dosing, that is, dosing in (one or more) boluses.
- To take a bolus (dose) of insulin at a mealtime in order to control one's blood glucose level in diabetes.
Words that rhyme with bolus
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Questions about saying bolus
How do you pronounce bolus?
Say BOH-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈboʊləs/. In British English it is /ˈbəʊləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bolus?
Bolus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH). Broken into parts: BOH · lus.
Is bolus 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 /ˈbəʊləs/ (BOH-lus).