How to pronounce bulldust
Say it like BUUL-dust. Bulldust has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUUL).
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- BUUL
- dust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bulldust 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.
- dustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of bulldust
American and British speakers say bulldust in essentially the same way: /ˈbʊldʌst/ in the US and /ˈbʊldʌst/ in the UK.
British respelling: BUUL-dust.
What does bulldust mean?
- Fine red dust, found in desert regions of Australia.
- Nonsense; blatantly false statements.
Where does bulldust come from?
From bull + dust. In the slang sense, a euphemism for bullshit.
Questions about saying bulldust
How do you pronounce bulldust?
Say BUUL-dust. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʊldʌst/. In British English it is /ˈbʊldʌst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bulldust?
Bulldust has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUUL). Broken into parts: BUUL · dust.
Do Americans and Brits say bulldust the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbʊldʌst/ and the British form is /ˈbʊldʌst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.