How to pronounce bulbous
Say it like BUHL-bus. Bulbous has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHL).
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- BUHL
- bus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bulbous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BUHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- busKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bulbous
American and British speakers say bulbous in essentially the same way: /ˈbʌlbəs/ in the US and /ˈbʌlbəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: BUHL-bus.
What does bulbous mean?
- Having the shape of or resembling a bulb, bloated.
- Overweight and round in shape.
- Growing from a bulb or producing bulbs.
Where does bulbous come from?
From bulb + -ous or alteration of Latin bulbosus.
Questions about saying bulbous
How do you pronounce bulbous?
Say BUHL-bus. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʌlbəs/. In British English it is /ˈbʌlbəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bulbous?
Bulbous has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHL). Broken into parts: BUHL · bus.
Do Americans and Brits say bulbous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbʌlbəs/ and the British form is /ˈbʌlbəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.