How do you pronounce "bolting"?

In American English: /ˈboʊltɪŋ/ (BOHLT-ing). In British English: /bˈəʊltɪŋ/ (B-ohlt). In Canadian English: /ˈboʊltɪŋ/ (BOHLT-ing). In Australian English: /bˈəʊltɪŋ/ (B-ohlt).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈboʊltɪŋ/ (BOHLT-ing), while in British English it's /bˈəʊltɪŋ/ (B-ohlt).

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bolting

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/ˈboʊltɪŋ/

BOHLT-ing

Syllable Breakdown

boʊltbolt·ɪŋing

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