How to pronounce boulders
Say it like BOHL-derz. Boulders has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOHL).
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US American/ˈboʊldɚz/BOHL-derz
UK British/ˈbəʊldəz/BOHL-duz
- BOHL
- derz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Boulders 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.
- derzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of boulders
- 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-duz.
What does boulders mean?
noun
- plural of boulder How to pronounce boulder
Questions about saying boulders
How do you pronounce boulders?
Say BOHL-derz. The American pronunciation is /ˈboʊldɚz/. In British English it is /ˈbəʊldəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in boulders?
Boulders has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOHL). Broken into parts: BOHL · derz.
Is boulders 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 /ˈbəʊldəz/ (BOHL-duz).