How to pronounce unbolt
Say it like UHN-bohlt. Unbolt has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN).
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- UHN
- bohlt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unbolt pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- UHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- bohltGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of unbolt
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: UHN-bohlt.
What does unbolt mean?
- To unlock by undoing the bolts of.
Where does unbolt come from?
From un- + bolt.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying unbolt
How do you pronounce unbolt?
Say UHN-bohlt. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌnˌboʊlt/. In British English it is /ˈʌnˌbəʊlt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unbolt?
Unbolt has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN). Broken into parts: UHN · bohlt.
Is unbolt 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 /ˈʌnˌbəʊlt/ (UHN-bohlt).