How to Pronounce Bolting

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

BOLT-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “bolting”

"bolting" has 2 syllables: bolt-ing. It rhymes with revolting and jolting, if that helps it stick.

What does bolting 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.”

noun

  1. A sifting, as of flour or meal.
  2. A private arguing of cases for practice by students, as in the Inns of Court.

Words that rhyme with bolting

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

revoltingjoltingmoltingmoultingboultinghoeltingnoltingstoelting

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bolting"?▾

"Bolting" has 2 syllables: bolt · ing.

What does "bolting" mean?▾

Bolting: To connect or assemble pieces using a bolt.

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