How to pronounce bulbs
Say it like BUHLBZ. Bulbs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- BUHLBZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bulbs pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BUHLBZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of bulbs
American and British speakers say bulbs in essentially the same way: /bʌlbz/ in the US and /bʌlbz/ in the UK.
British respelling: BUHLBZ.
What does bulbs mean?
- plural of bulb How to pronounce bulb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of bulb How to pronounce bulb
Questions about saying bulbs
How do you pronounce bulbs?
Say BUHLBZ. The American pronunciation is /bʌlbz/. In British English it is /bʌlbz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bulbs?
Bulbs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BUHLBZ.
Do Americans and Brits say bulbs the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bʌlbz/ and the British form is /bʌlbz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.