How to pronounce bulky
Say it like BUHL-kee. Bulky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHL).
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- BUHL
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bulky 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.
American vs British pronunciation of bulky
American and British speakers say bulky in essentially the same way: /ˈbʌlki/ in the US and /ˈbʌlki/ in the UK.
British respelling: BUHL-kee.
What does bulky mean?
- Being large in size, mass, or volume; big, fat or muscular.
- Unwieldy.
- Having excess body mass, especially muscle.
Where does bulky come from?
From Middle English bulki, boulky, equivalent to bulk + -y.
Words that rhyme with bulky
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bulky.
Questions about saying bulky
How do you pronounce bulky?
Say BUHL-kee. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʌlki/. In British English it is /ˈbʌlki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bulky?
Bulky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHL). Broken into parts: BUHL · kee.
Do Americans and Brits say bulky the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbʌlki/ and the British form is /ˈbʌlki/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.