How to pronounce jolted
Say it like JOHL-tid. Jolted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOHL).
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US American/ˈdʒoʊltɪd/JOHL-tid
UK British/ˈdʒəʊltɪd/JOHL-tid
- JOHL
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jolted pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JOHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of jolted
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: JOHL-tid.
What does jolted mean?
verb
- simple past and past participle of jolt How to pronounce jolt
Questions about saying jolted
How do you pronounce jolted?
Say JOHL-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒoʊltɪd/. In British English it is /ˈdʒəʊltɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jolted?
Jolted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOHL). Broken into parts: JOHL · tid.
Is jolted 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 /ˈdʒəʊltɪd/ (JOHL-tid).