How to pronounce bullhorn
Say it like BUUL-horn. Bullhorn has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUUL).
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- BUUL
- horn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bullhorn 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.
- hornGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of bullhorn
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BUUL-hawn.
What does bullhorn mean?
- A megaphone which electronically amplifies a person’s natural voice.
Where does bullhorn come from?
From bull + horn, attested since the 1950s.
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Questions about saying bullhorn
How do you pronounce bullhorn?
Say BUUL-horn. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʊlˌhɔrn/. In British English it is /ˈbʊlˌhɔːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bullhorn?
Bullhorn has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUUL). Broken into parts: BUUL · horn.
Is bullhorn 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 /ˈbʊlˌhɔːn/ (BUUL-hawn).