How to Pronounce Bolts

To pronounce "bolts", say BOLTS — one syllable, IPA /bəʊlts/. 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

/bəʊlts/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bolts”

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

Sounds exactly like: boltz — easy to mix up when writing.

What does bolts 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.”

noun

  1. A sieve, especially a long fine sieve used in milling for bolting flour and meal; a bolter.

Words that rhyme with bolts

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

joltsdoltsvoltscoltsmoltssmoltswoltzfoltsboltzbuboltzbuckholtzdurchholz

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bolts"?▾

"Bolts" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "bolts"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bolts" is /bəʊlts/.

What does "bolts" mean?▾

Bolts: 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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