How do you pronounce "boulder"?

In American English: /ˈboʊldɝ/ (BOHLD-ur). In British English: /bˈəʊldə/ (B-ohld). In Canadian English: /ˈboʊldɝ/ (BOHLD-ur). In Australian English: /bˈəʊldə/ (B-ohld).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈboʊldɝ/ (BOHLD-ur), while in British English it's /bˈəʊldə/ (B-ohld).

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boulder

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/ˈboʊldɝ/

BOHLD-ur

Syllable Breakdown

boʊldboul·ɝder

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