How to pronounce bulging
Say it like BUHL-jing. Bulging has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHL).
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- BUHL
- jing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bulging 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.
- jingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of bulging
American and British speakers say bulging in essentially the same way: /ˈbʌldʒɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈbʌldʒɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BUHL-jing.
What does bulging mean?
- present participle and gerund of bulge How to pronounce bulge
- The shape or motion of something that bulges.
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Questions about saying bulging
How do you pronounce bulging?
Say BUHL-jing. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʌldʒɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbʌldʒɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bulging?
Bulging has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHL). Broken into parts: BUHL · jing.
Do Americans and Brits say bulging the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbʌldʒɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈbʌldʒɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.