How to pronounce bullhorns
Say it like BUUL-hornz. Bullhorns has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUUL).
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- BUUL
- hornz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bullhorns 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.
- hornzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of bullhorns
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BUUL-hawnz.
What does bullhorns mean?
- plural of bullhorn How to pronounce bullhorn
Questions about saying bullhorns
How do you pronounce bullhorns?
Say BUUL-hornz. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʊlˌhɔrnz/. In British English it is /ˈbʊlˌhɔːnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bullhorns?
Bullhorns has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUUL). Broken into parts: BUUL · hornz.
Is bullhorns 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 /ˈbʊlˌhɔːnz/ (BUUL-hawnz).