How to pronounce bulbul
Say it like BUUL-bul. Bulbul has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUUL).
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- BUUL
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bulbul pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BUULSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of bulbul
American and British speakers say bulbul in essentially the same way: /ˈbʊlbʊl/ in the US and /ˈbʊlbʊl/ in the UK.
British respelling: BUUL-bul.
What does bulbul mean?
- Any of several passerine songbirds, of the family Pycnonotidae (currently, 27 genera recognized), native to Africa and Eurasia.
- Any of the bulbul species of the Middle East, popular in poetry; sometimes known as the ‘nightingale of the East’.
Questions about saying bulbul
How do you pronounce bulbul?
Say BUUL-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʊlbʊl/. In British English it is /ˈbʊlbʊl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bulbul?
Bulbul has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUUL). Broken into parts: BUUL · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say bulbul the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbʊlbʊl/ and the British form is /ˈbʊlbʊl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.