How to Pronounce Bolt

To pronounce "bolt", say BOLT — one syllable, IPA /bɒlt/. 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

/bɒlt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bolt”

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

Sounds exactly like: boldt, bolte — easy to mix up when writing.

What does bolt mean?

noun

  1. A (usually) metal fastener consisting of a cylindrical body that is threaded, with a larger head on one end. It can be inserted into an unthreaded hole up to the head, with a nut then threaded on the other end; a heavy machine screw.
  2. A sliding pin or bar in a lock or latch mechanism.

verb

  1. To connect or assemble pieces using a bolt.

    “Bolt the vice to the bench.”

  2. To secure a door by locking or barring it.

    “Bolt the door.”

adverb

  1. Suddenly; straight; unbendingly.

    “The soldiers stood bolt upright for inspection.”

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Words that rhyme with bolt

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

joltrevoltsmoltmoltcoltdeadboltpoultunbolthoultvolteboultmoltke

Related words

deadboltthunderboltslapsmackbanggobbleabsquatulate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bolt"?▾

"Bolt" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "bolt"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bolt" is /bɒlt/.

What does "bolt" mean?▾

Bolt: A (usually) metal fastener consisting of a cylindrical body that is threaded, with a larger head on one end. It can be inserted into an unthreaded hole up to the head, with a nut then threaded on the other end; a heavy machine screw.

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