How to Pronounce Boldfaced

To pronounce "boldfaced", 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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Syllables

Letters

BOLDF-ac-ed

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"boldfaced" has 3 syllables: boldf-ac-ed. It rhymes with bold-faced, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: bold-faced — easy to mix up when writing.

verb

To print or write in a boldfaced font.
“Boldface the due date so they are sure to see it.”

adjective

Impudent, brazen.
“He had the bold-faced effrontery to ask for a raise.”
Of text emphasized by being set in a font having thicker strokes, yielding a heavier or darker appearance.

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Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

How many syllables are in "boldfaced"?▾

"Boldfaced" has 3 syllables: boldf · ac · ed.

What does "boldfaced" mean?▾

Boldfaced: To print or write in a boldfaced font.

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