How to pronounce buildup
Say it like BIL-duhp. Buildup has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BIL).
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- BIL
- duhp
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Buildup pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- duhpGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of buildup
American and British speakers say buildup in essentially the same way: /ˈbɪlˌdʌp/ in the US and /ˈbɪlˌdʌp/ in the UK.
British respelling: BIL-duhp.
What does buildup mean?
- An accumulation; an increase; a gradual development.“Snow buildup on roads makes for hazardous driving.”
- The construction of a composite core to repair a damaged tooth.
Where does buildup come from?
Deverbal from build up.
Questions about saying buildup
How do you pronounce buildup?
Say BIL-duhp. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɪlˌdʌp/. In British English it is /ˈbɪlˌdʌp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in buildup?
Buildup has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BIL). Broken into parts: BIL · duhp.
Do Americans and Brits say buildup the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɪlˌdʌp/ and the British form is /ˈbɪlˌdʌp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.