How to pronounce bullied
Say it like BUUL-eed. Bullied has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUUL).
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- BUUL
- eed
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bullied 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.
- eedKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of bullied
American and British speakers say bullied in essentially the same way: /ˈbʊlid/ in the US and /ˈbʊlid/ in the UK.
British respelling: BUUL-eed.
What does bullied mean?
- simple past and past participle of bully How to pronounce bully
- Having been a victim of a bully.
Questions about saying bullied
How do you pronounce bullied?
Say BUUL-eed. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʊlid/. In British English it is /ˈbʊlid/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bullied?
Bullied has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUUL). Broken into parts: BUUL · eed.
Do Americans and Brits say bullied the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbʊlid/ and the British form is /ˈbʊlid/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.