How to pronounce bullary
Say it like BUUL-uh-ree. Bullary has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUUL).
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- BUUL
- uh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bullary 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.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of bullary
American and British speakers say bullary in essentially the same way: /ˈbʊləri/ in the US and /ˈbʊləri/ in the UK.
British respelling: BUUL-uh-ree.
What does bullary mean?
- A collection of papal bulls.
- A place for boiling or preparing salt; a boilery.
- relating to a bulla.
Where does bullary come from?
From Late Latin bullarium: compare French bullairie.
Questions about saying bullary
How do you pronounce bullary?
Say BUUL-uh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʊləri/. In British English it is /ˈbʊləri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bullary?
Bullary has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUUL). Broken into parts: BUUL · uh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say bullary the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbʊləri/ and the British form is /ˈbʊləri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.