How to pronounce jolting
Say it like JOHL-ting. Jolting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOHL).
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- JOHL
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jolting 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of jolting
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: JOHL-ting.
What does jolting mean?
- Causing or characterized by sudden abrupt movements.
- Synonym of shocking.
- gerund of jolt: an action or movement that jolts. How to pronounce jolt
- present participle and gerund of jolt How to pronounce jolt
Where does jolting come from?
From jolt + -ing.
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Words that rhyme with jolting
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Questions about saying jolting
How do you pronounce jolting?
Say JOHL-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒoʊltɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈdʒəʊltɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jolting?
Jolting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOHL). Broken into parts: JOHL · ting.
Is jolting 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 /ˈdʒəʊltɪŋ/ (JOHL-ting).