The word "Bowlds" is a rare surname that is spelled according to its pronunciation. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is spelled as /boʊldz/. The first syllable is pronounced as "bowed" with an "o" sound as in "boat" and a "d" at the end. The second syllable is pronounced as "z" sound as in "buzz". The spelling of this word may often be confusing due to the presence of silent letters, but the IPA transcription helps to clarify the pronunciation.