To pronounce "bold-faced", say BOLDF-ac-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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BOLDF-ac-ed
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"bold-faced" has 3 syllables: boldf-ac-ed. It rhymes with boldfaced, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: boldfaced — easy to mix up when writing.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Bold-faced" has 3 syllables: boldf · ac · ed.
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