How to pronounce bullfighting
Say it like BUUL-fy-ting. Bullfighting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUUL).
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- BUUL
- fy
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bullfighting 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of bullfighting
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: BUUL-fy-ting.
What does bullfighting mean?
- A traditional spectacle, popular in Spain and many former Spanish colonies, in which a matador manipulates and ultimately kills a bull at close range.
Where does bullfighting come from?
From bull + fighting.
Questions about saying bullfighting
How do you pronounce bullfighting?
Say BUUL-fy-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʊlˌfaɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbʊlˌfaɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bullfighting?
Bullfighting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUUL). Broken into parts: BUUL · fy · ting.
Is bullfighting 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 /ˈbʊlˌfaɪtɪŋ/ (BUUL-fy-ting).