How to pronounce bullfight
Say it like BUUL-fyte. Bullfight has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUUL).
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- BUUL
- fyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bullfight 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.
- fyteGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of bullfight
American and British speakers say bullfight in essentially the same way: /ˈbʊlˌfaɪt/ in the US and /ˈbʊlˌfaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: BUUL-fyte.
What does bullfight mean?
- A public spectacle, in Spain and some other Latin countries, in which a person baits and often kills a bull.
Where does bullfight come from?
From bull + fight.
Questions about saying bullfight
How do you pronounce bullfight?
Say BUUL-fyte. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʊlˌfaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈbʊlˌfaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bullfight?
Bullfight has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUUL). Broken into parts: BUUL · fyte.
Do Americans and Brits say bullfight the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbʊlˌfaɪt/ and the British form is /ˈbʊlˌfaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.