How to pronounce bulla
Say it like BUUL-uh. Bulla has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUUL).
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- BUUL
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bulla 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bulla
American and British speakers say bulla in essentially the same way: /ˈbʊlə/ in the US and /ˈbʊlə/ in the UK.
British respelling: BUUL-uh.
What does bulla mean?
- A blister, vesicle, or other thin-walled cavity or lesion, as
- (usually and especially) Such a blister that is more than 5 mm in diameter.
- A clay envelope or hollow ball, typically with seal impressions or writing on its outside indicating its contents.
- A rich Jamaican cake made with molasses and spiced with ginger and nutmeg.
Where does bulla come from?
Borrowed from Latin bulla (“bubble”).
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying bulla
How do you pronounce bulla?
Say BUUL-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʊlə/. In British English it is /ˈbʊlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bulla?
Bulla has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUUL). Broken into parts: BUUL · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say bulla the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbʊlə/ and the British form is /ˈbʊlə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.