How to pronounce "bolds" in English
boʊlz
BOHLZ
Primary stress: BOHLZ
Hear native speakers say bolds in context across real video clips
offerings of rams and the fat of fed beasts I do not Delight in the blood of bolds or of lambs or of goats there are so many more that I could quote here so many more thoughts on this text but this is enough of a mouthful to quote here so many more thoughts on this text but this is enough of a mouthful to
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “bolds”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
BOHLZ
Gliding diphthong with sustained vocal resonance.
As a single-syllable word, "bolds" receives full primary stress when spoken in isolation, though it may take a reduced weak form in connected speech when acting as a function word.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Single-syllable words like "bolds" carry primary acoustic prominence in isolation, but can be swallowed in rapid connected speech.
How Native Speakers Say It: Sustain vowel clarity without rushing into the trailing consonant. Elevate pitch slightly when "bolds" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "bolds" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "bolds is" sounds like "bolds-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "bolds" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“bolds or of lambs or of goats there are so many more that I could quote here so many more thoughts on this text but this is enough of a mouthful to”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“and plastics its playground materials you use grass and trees or official ones playground installations you see slides and swings caves and bolds all kinds of”— StanfordWatch clip
“broke the Guinness bolds records with a guy named Steve silet on a tree uh and found all kinds of things in the tops of”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
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bolds or of lambs or of goats there are so many more that I could quote here so many more thoughts on this text but this is enough of a mouthful to
Hear it in context: “bolds”
3 clipsThe English word “bolds” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as boʊlz (phonetic respelling: BOHLZ). Phonologically, it consists of 1 syllable (BOHLZ), pronounced as a single stressed monosyllable. Grammatically, “bolds” functions as a adjective, verb, noun and acts as an English heteronym where syllable stress shifts between noun (initial-syllable stress) and verb (second-syllable stress) usage. SayItVid indexes 3 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “bolds” in natural connected speech across American (US: 3 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from TEDx Talks, Stanford.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (3 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #1 · @3:39
“offerings of rams and the fat of fed beasts I do not Delight in the blood of bolds or of lambs or of goats there are so many more that I could quote here so many more thoughts on this text but this is enough of a mouthful to quote here so many more thoughts on this text but this is enough of a mouthful to”
- 🇺🇸 USStanfordClip #2 · @14:11
“and light it's Thai colors primary and pastel colors it's time' terials wood and plastics its playground materials you use grass and trees or official ones playground installations you see slides and swings caves and bolds all kinds of playground installations you see slides and swings caves and bolds all kinds of”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #3 · @4:34
“climbing very tall trees eventually broke the Guinness bolds records with a guy named Steve silet on a tree uh and found all kinds of things in the tops of guy named Steve silet on a tree uh and”
Definition & Meaning: “bolds”
- Courageous, daring.
- Visually striking; conspicuous.
- To make (a font or some text) bold.
- To make bold or daring.
- A dwelling; habitation; building.
Example Sentences (3)
- “Bold deeds win admiration and, sometimes, medals.”
- “the painter's bold use of colour and outline”
- “bolds or of lambs or of goats there are so many more that I could quote here so many more thoughts on this text but this is enough of a mouthful to”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “bolds”
- Pronunciation:
- BOHLZ
- Syllables:
- BOHLZ
- Written Hyphenation:
- bolds
- Primary stress:
- BOHLZ
- IPA:
- boʊlz
- Hear it in context
- bolds
Synonyms: “bolds”
Hear words related in meaning to “bolds” in real video clips:
Words that Rhyme with “bolds”
-oʊlzWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"bolds" (⁄boʊlz⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "bolds" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about bolds
How do you pronounce “bolds”?
“bolds” is pronounced ⁄boʊlz⁄ (BOHLZ). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
Where is the stress in “bolds”?
The primary stress in “bolds” is on “BOHLZ”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “bolds” mean?
Courageous, daring.
How can I hear “bolds” used in real sentences?
This page has 3 real-world video examples of “bolds” with synchronized subtitles. Use Previous / Next (or ← / → keys) to hear each one at the exact moment it is spoken.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “bolds”?
Single-syllable words like "bolds" carry primary acoustic prominence in isolation, but can be swallowed in rapid connected speech. Sustain vowel clarity without rushing into the trailing consonant. Elevate pitch slightly when "bolds" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.