How to pronounce bullfrog
Say it like BUUL-frog. Bullfrog has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUUL).
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- BUUL
- frog
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bullfrog 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.
- frogKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of bullfrog
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: BUUL-frog.
What does bullfrog mean?
- Any of various frogs having a croak that resembles the bellow of a cow or bull.
Where does bullfrog come from?
From bull + frog.
Questions about saying bullfrog
How do you pronounce bullfrog?
Say BUUL-frog. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʊlfrɑɡ/. In British English it is /ˈbʊlfrɒɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bullfrog?
Bullfrog has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUUL). Broken into parts: BUUL · frog.
Is bullfrog pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈbʊlfrɒɡ/ (BUUL-frog).