How to pronounce bulletin
Say it like BUUL-ih-tun. Bulletin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUUL).
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- BUUL
- ih
- tun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bulletin 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bulletin
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: BUUL-ih-tin.
What does bulletin mean?
- a brief report (especially an official statement issued for immediate publication or broadcast)
- make public by bulletin
Where does bulletin come from?
Borrowed from French bulletin.
Questions about saying bulletin
How do you pronounce bulletin?
Say BUUL-ih-tun. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʊlɪtən/. In British English it is /ˈbʊlɪtɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bulletin?
Bulletin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUUL). Broken into parts: BUUL · ih · tun.
Is bulletin pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈbʊlɪtɪn/ (BUUL-ih-tin).