How to Pronounce "bolted"
word
BOHL-tuhd
BOHL-tid
Definition
'Bolted' is the past tense of 'bolt.' It can mean to run away very quickly or to fasten something securely with a bolt or lock.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈboʊɫtəd/
British English
/bˈəʊltɪd/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BOHL-tuhd
UK
BOHL-tid
Listen in Context
The horse bolted when it heard a loud noise.
She bolted the door before going to bed.
The window was securely bolted.
When the dog saw the cat, it bolted across the yard.