To pronounce "boldly", say BOLDLY — one syllable, IPA /ˈbəʊldli/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈbəʊldli/
IPA
"boldly" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with coldly, if that helps it stick.
adverb
“To boldly go where no man has gone before.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Boldly" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "boldly" is /ˈbəʊldli/.
Boldly: In a bold manner; with confidence.
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