How to pronounce bodybuilder
Say it like BOD-ee-bil-der. Bodybuilder has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOD).
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- BOD
- ee
- bil
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bodybuilder pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BODSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- bilGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bodybuilder
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: BOD-ee-bil-duh.
What does bodybuilder mean?
- A person who uses diet and exercise to build an aesthetically muscular physique, in order to compete in bodybuilding.
- Rare form of body-builder (“one who builds vehicle bodies”).
Where does bodybuilder come from?
From body + builder.
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Questions about saying bodybuilder
How do you pronounce bodybuilder?
Say BOD-ee-bil-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɑdiˌbɪldər/. In British English it is /ˈbɒdiˌbɪldə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bodybuilder?
Bodybuilder has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOD). Broken into parts: BOD · ee · bil · der.
Is bodybuilder pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈbɒdiˌbɪldə/ (BOD-ee-bil-duh).