How to Pronounce Bolsters

To pronounce "bolsters", say BOLST-ers — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

BOLST-ers

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💡 Tip for remembering “bolsters”

"bolsters" has 2 syllables: bolst-ers. It rhymes with holsters and pollsters, if that helps it stick.

What does bolsters mean?

noun

  1. A large cushion or pillow.
  2. A pad, quilt, or anything used to hinder pressure, support part of the body, or make a bandage sit easy upon a wounded part; a compress.

verb

  1. To brace, reinforce, secure, or support.

Synonyms

Dutch wifecross-headpillow

Words that rhyme with bolsters

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

holsterspollsters

Related words

padsupportarguesbacksboostsbuildsbuttressesconsolidates

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bolsters"?▾

"Bolsters" has 2 syllables: bolst · ers.

What does "bolsters" mean?▾

Bolsters: A large cushion or pillow.

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