How to pronounce bullfighter
Say it like BUUL-fy-ter. Bullfighter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUUL).
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- BUUL
- fy
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bullfighter 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.
- fyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of bullfighter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: BUUL-fy-tuh.
What does bullfighter mean?
- One who engages in bullfighting; a toreador or matador.
Where does bullfighter come from?
From bull + fighter.
Questions about saying bullfighter
How do you pronounce bullfighter?
Say BUUL-fy-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʊlˌfaɪtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbʊlˌfaɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bullfighter?
Bullfighter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUUL). Broken into parts: BUUL · fy · ter.
Is bullfighter 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 /ˈbʊlˌfaɪtə/ (BUUL-fy-tuh).