How to Pronounce Bolted

To pronounce "bolted", say BOLT-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbəʊltɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈbəʊltɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bolted”

"bolted" has 2 syllables: bolt-ed. It rhymes with jolted and revolted, if that helps it stick.

What does bolted mean?

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.”

verb

  1. To sift, especially through a cloth.
  2. To sift the bran and germ from wheat flour.

    “Graham flour is unbolted flour.”

Words that rhyme with bolted

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

joltedrevoltedunboltedmoltedmoulted

Related words

barredfastfastenedlatchedlockedsecuredaggregatedescaped

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bolted"?▾

"Bolted" has 2 syllables: bolt · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "bolted"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bolted" is /ˈbəʊltɪd/.

What does "bolted" mean?▾

Bolted: To connect or assemble pieces using a bolt.

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