How to Pronounce "bolero"
word
boʊˈɫɛɹoʊ
boh-LAIR-oh
bɒlˈeəɹəʊ
bo-LEH-ruh
Definition
A bolero is a type of slow, romantic dance from Spain or Latin America, and also a short, cropped jacket that covers the shoulders and upper body.
IPA Transcription
American English
boʊˈɫɛɹoʊ
British English
bɒlˈeəɹəʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
boh-LAIR-oh
UK
bo-LEH-ruh
Listen in Context
She wore a beautiful bolero over her dress.
A bolero is a slow, romantic dance.
Many Latina singers perform classic bolero songs.
Did you hear Ravel's Bolero at the concert last night?