How to Pronounce Bolter

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

BOLT-er

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💡 Tip for remembering “bolter”

"bolter" has 2 syllables: bolt-er. It rhymes with jolter and poulter, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: boelter, boulter — easy to mix up when writing.

What does bolter mean?

noun

  1. A person or thing that bolts, or runs suddenly.
  2. A plant that grows larger and more rapidly than usual.

verb

  1. To smear or become smeared with a grimy substance
  2. To sift or filter through a sieve or bolter.

Words that rhyme with bolter

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

jolterpoulterboelterboultercoltercoulterholterkoltermolterwolter

Related words

runawayboltingboltsetboltdriftboltcrossboltbusterbullet

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bolter"?▾

"Bolter" has 2 syllables: bolt · er.

What does "bolter" mean?▾

Bolter: A person or thing that bolts, or runs suddenly.

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