How to pronounce bucolic
Say it like byoo-KOL-ik. Bucolic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOL).
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- byoo
- KOL
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bucolic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- byooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- KOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of bucolic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: byoo-KOL-ik.
What does bucolic mean?
- Rustic, pastoral, country-styled.“The countryside was filled with charming, bucolic scenery, complete with rolling hills, fields of wildflowers, and quaint farmhouses.”
- Relating to the pleasant aspects of rustic country life.
- Pertaining to herdsmen or peasants.“Their traditional clothing and simple way of life reflected their bucolic roots as a community of shepherds and farmers.”
- A pastoral poem.
- A rustic, peasant.
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Words that rhyme with bucolic
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Questions about saying bucolic
How do you pronounce bucolic?
Say byoo-KOL-ik. The American pronunciation is /bjuˈkɑlɪk/. In British English it is /bjuːˈkɒlɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bucolic?
Bucolic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOL). Broken into parts: byoo · KOL · ik.
Is bucolic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /bjuːˈkɒlɪk/ (byoo-KOL-ik).