How to pronounce buhl
Say it like BYOOL. Buhl is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- BYOOL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Buhl pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BYOOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of buhl
American and British speakers say buhl in essentially the same way: /bjul/ in the US and /bjuːl/ in the UK.
British respelling: BYOOL.
What does buhl mean?
- A particularly decorative piece of brass or other material, used as inlay in furniture or other works.
- Furniture having ornamentation of this kind.
Where does buhl come from?
A pronunciation spelling of Boulle, a French woodcarver.
Words that rhyme with buhl
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of buhl.
Questions about saying buhl
How do you pronounce buhl?
Say BYOOL. The American pronunciation is /bjul/. In British English it is /bjuːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in buhl?
Buhl is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BYOOL.
Do Americans and Brits say buhl the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bjul/ and the British form is /bjuːl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.