How to pronounce bullfinch
Say it like BUUL-finch. Bullfinch has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUUL).
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- BUUL
- finch
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bullfinch 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.
- finchGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of bullfinch
American and British speakers say bullfinch in essentially the same way: /ˈbʊlˌfɪntʃ/ in the US and /ˈbʊlˌfɪntʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BUUL-finch.
What does bullfinch mean?
- The Eurasian bullfinch (Pyrrhula pyrrhula).
- Any of various other Old World finches in the genus Pyrrhula.
- An obstacle for a horse, consisting of a solid fence with brush above it, through which the horse should jump.
Where does bullfinch come from?
From bull + finch.
Questions about saying bullfinch
How do you pronounce bullfinch?
Say BUUL-finch. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʊlˌfɪntʃ/. In British English it is /ˈbʊlˌfɪntʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bullfinch?
Bullfinch has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUUL). Broken into parts: BUUL · finch.
Do Americans and Brits say bullfinch the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbʊlˌfɪntʃ/ and the British form is /ˈbʊlˌfɪntʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.