How to Pronounce "bolo"
word
ˈbəʊ.ləʊ
BOH-loh
bˈəʊləʊ
boh-LOH
Definition
A 'bolo' is a type of weapon made of weights on the ends of cords, thrown to trap animals by tangling their legs. Sometimes, 'bolo' is also a misspelling for 'cake' in English.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbəʊ.ləʊ
British English
bˈəʊləʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BOH-loh
UK
boh-LOH
Listen in Context
The hunter threw a bolo to catch the running animal.
A bolo is made of two or three weighted cords tied together.
The bolo helped the gauchos hunt in open fields.
Some museums display ancient bolos from South America.