How do you pronounce "bolster"?

In American English: /ˈboʊlstɝ/ (BOHLST-ur). In British English: /bˈəʊlstə/ (B-ohlst). In Canadian English: /ˈboʊlstɝ/ (BOHLST-ur). In Australian English: /bˈəʊlstə/ (B-ohlst).

Is "bolster" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈboʊlstɝ/ (BOHLST-ur), while in British English it's /bˈəʊlstə/ (B-ohlst).

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bolster

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/ˈboʊlstɝ/

BOHLST-ur

Syllable Breakdown

boʊlstbol·ɝster

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