How to pronounce bulkier
Say it like BUHL-kee-er. Bulkier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHL).
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- BUHL
- kee
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bulkier 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.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of bulkier
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BUHL-kee-uh.
What does bulkier mean?
- comparative form of bulky: more bulky How to pronounce bulky
Questions about saying bulkier
How do you pronounce bulkier?
Say BUHL-kee-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʌlkiɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbʌlkiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bulkier?
Bulkier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHL). Broken into parts: BUHL · kee · er.
Is bulkier pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈbʌlkiə/ (BUHL-kee-uh).