How to Pronounce "jolted"
word
ˈdʒoʊɫtɪd
JOHL-tid
dʒˈəʊltɪd
JOH-tid
Definition
Suddenly moved or shocked, either physically (moved by a sudden force) or emotionally (suddenly surprised or upset).
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdʒoʊɫtɪd
British English
dʒˈəʊltɪd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
JOHL-tid
UK
JOH-tid
Listen in Context
The bus jolted when it hit a pothole.
She was jolted awake by a loud noise.
I was jolted by the bad news.
We were all jolted out of our seats when the plane hit turbulence.