bolster

/ˈboʊlstər/

Syllables bol·ster

Stress BOL-ster

Phonics Breakdown

bol

/boʊl/

long o

ster

/stər/

er schwa

Meaning

to support, strengthen, or improve something

Sound Reference

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bol=/boʊl/(bowl) + ster=/stər/(sister)

Example

The evidence helped bolster his argument.