How to Pronounce Bolides

To pronounce "bolides", say BOL-id-es — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

BOL-id-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “bolides”

"bolides" has 3 syllables: bol-id-es. It rhymes with elides, if that helps it stick.

What does bolides mean?

noun

  1. An extremely bright meteor.
  2. Any extraterrestrial body that collides with Earth.

noun

  1. A meteor or brilliant shooting star, followed by a train of light or sparks; especially one which explodes.

Synonyms

fireballbolide

Words that rhyme with bolides

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

elides

Related words

fireballbrightlargeantibolidesmeteornonbolidesunbolides

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bolides"?▾

"Bolides" has 3 syllables: bol · id · es.

What does "bolides" mean?▾

Bolides: An extremely bright meteor.

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