How to pronounce embolden
Say it like em-BOHL-dun. Embolden has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOHL).
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- em
- BOHL
- dun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Embolden pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- emKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- BOHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- dunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of embolden
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: em-BOHL-dun.
What does embolden mean?
- To render (someone) bolder or more courageous; to encourage, to hearten.
- To format (text) in boldface.
Where does embolden come from?
From bold (adjective) + em- -en (variant of en- -en (circumfix forming transitive verbs denoting an increase in, or intensification of, the quality denoted by the enclosed word)).
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Words that rhyme with embolden
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Questions about saying embolden
How do you pronounce embolden?
Say em-BOHL-dun. The American pronunciation is /ɛmˈboʊldən/. In British English it is /ɛmˈbəʊldən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in embolden?
Embolden has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOHL). Broken into parts: em · BOHL · dun.
Is embolden 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 /ɛmˈbəʊldən/ (em-BOHL-dun).