How to pronounce bulldozing
Say it like BUUL-doh-zing. Bulldozing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUUL).
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- BUUL
- doh
- zing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bulldozing 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.
- dohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- zingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of bulldozing
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BUUL-doh-zing.
What does bulldozing mean?
- present participle and gerund of bulldoze How to pronounce bulldoze
- An act of demolition with a bulldozer.
Questions about saying bulldozing
How do you pronounce bulldozing?
Say BUUL-doh-zing. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʊlˌdoʊzɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbʊlˌdəʊzɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bulldozing?
Bulldozing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUUL). Broken into parts: BUUL · doh · zing.
Is bulldozing pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈbʊlˌdəʊzɪŋ/ (BUUL-doh-zing).