How to Pronounce Bollard

To pronounce "bollard", say BOLL-ard — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbɒlɑːd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈbɒlɑːd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bollard”

"bollard" has 2 syllables: boll-ard. It rhymes with hollered and pollard, if that helps it stick.

What does bollard mean?

noun

  1. A strong vertical post of timber or iron, fixed to the ground and/or on the deck of a ship, to which the ship's mooring lines etc are secured.
  2. A similar post preventing vehicle access to a pedestrian area, to delineate traffic lanes, or used for security purposes.

Words that rhyme with bollard

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

holleredpollardcollaredcollarddollardlollardwollard

Related words

bittbittsknightheadbollardingbowersetboltbitt-headscrossbeam

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bollard"?▾

"Bollard" has 2 syllables: boll · ard.

What is the IPA transcription of "bollard"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bollard" is /ˈbɒlɑːd/.

What does "bollard" mean?▾

Bollard: A strong vertical post of timber or iron, fixed to the ground and/or on the deck of a ship, to which the ship's mooring lines etc are secured.

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