How to pronounce bullion
Say it like BUUL-yun. Bullion has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUUL).
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- BUUL
- yun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bullion 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.
- yunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bullion
American and British speakers say bullion in essentially the same way: /ˈbʊljən/ in the US and /ˈbʊljən/ in the UK.
British respelling: BUUL-yun.
What does bullion mean?
- A bulk quantity of precious metal, usually gold or silver, assessed by weight and typically cast as ingots.
- The mark left on a glass piece from its attachment to a punty.
Where does bullion come from?
From Middle English bulloin, bullioun, from Anglo-Norman bullion, of obscure origin, perhaps from French bouillon, extending the sense to that of ‘melting’.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying bullion
How do you pronounce bullion?
Say BUUL-yun. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʊljən/. In British English it is /ˈbʊljən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bullion?
Bullion has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUUL). Broken into parts: BUUL · yun.
Do Americans and Brits say bullion the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbʊljən/ and the British form is /ˈbʊljən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.