How to Pronounce Bold

To pronounce "bold", say BOLD — one syllable, IPA /bəʊld/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/bəʊld/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bold”

"bold" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with cold and hold, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: bowled — easy to mix up when writing.

What does bold mean?

noun

  1. A dwelling; habitation; building.

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Words that rhyme with bold

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

coldholdthresholdscoldoldmoldstrolledstrongholdgoldfoldtoldmarigold

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bold"?▾

"Bold" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "bold"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bold" is /bəʊld/.

What does "bold" mean?▾

Bold: A dwelling; habitation; building.

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