How to pronounce buller
Say it like BUUL-er. Buller has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUUL).
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- BUUL
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Buller 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of buller
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BUUL-uh.
What does buller mean?
- To boil or seethe.
- The bubbling or seething of a torrent.
- To make a lot of noise.
- To force one's way; to be pushy.
Where does buller come from?
From Scots buller (“to boil, seethe”).
Words that rhyme with buller
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of buller.
Questions about saying buller
How do you pronounce buller?
Say BUUL-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʊlɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbʊlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in buller?
Buller has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUUL). Broken into parts: BUUL · er.
Is buller pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈbʊlə/ (BUUL-uh).