How to Pronounce Boll

To pronounce "boll", say BOLL — one syllable, IPA /bɒl/. 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

/bɒl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “boll”

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

Sounds exactly like: bowl, buol, boal, boehl — easy to mix up when writing.

What does boll mean?

noun

  1. The rounded seed-bearing capsule of a cotton or flax plant.
  2. An old dry measure equal to six bushels.

verb

  1. To form a boll or seed vessel; to go to seed.

Words that rhyme with boll

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

controlsoulstrollcajoleshoalconsoletrollholegoalextolpigeonholeroll

Related words

weevilweevilscottoncottonseedlintflaxwortoilseedlinseed

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "boll"?▾

"Boll" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "boll"?▾

The IPA transcription of "boll" is /bɒl/.

What does "boll" mean?▾

Boll: The rounded seed-bearing capsule of a cotton or flax plant.

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