How to Pronounce Boulder

To pronounce "boulder", say BOULD-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbəʊl.də(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈbəʊl.də(ɹ)/

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💡 Tip for remembering “boulder”

"boulder" has 2 syllables: bould-er. It rhymes with shoulder and smolder, if that helps it stick.

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

What does boulder mean?

noun

A large mass of stone detached from the surrounding land.
A particle greater than 256 mm in diameter, following the Wentworth scale

verb

To engage in bouldering.

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Words that rhyme with boulder

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shoulder smolder beholder holder folder stakeholder titleholder officeholder stockholder freeholder scolder

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "boulder"?▾

"Boulder" has 2 syllables: bould · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "boulder"?▾

The IPA transcription of "boulder" is /ˈbəʊl.də(ɹ)/.

What does "boulder" mean?▾

Boulder: A large mass of stone detached from the surrounding land.

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