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How to pronounce boldly

boldly
/ˈbəʊldli/
2 syllables, stress on the first

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Boldly, sound by sound

/b/as in bedA voiced “b”. Do not turn it into “p” at the end of a word.
/əʊ/as in goGlide from “o” to “oo”. Not a single flat “o”.
/l/as in lookTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.
/d/as in dayTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth. Do not turn it into “t” at the end of a word.
/l/as in lookTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.
/i/as in sheepA long, tense “ee”; lips spread as in a smile.

In a sentence

He answered boldly and never made a mistake.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce boldly?

Boldly is pronounced /ˈbəʊldli/ in American English.

How many syllables are in boldly?

Boldly has 2 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in boldly?

The first syllable: /ˈbəʊldli/.

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