How to pronounce bullish
Say it like BUUL-ish. Bullish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUUL).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce bullish. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- BUUL
- ish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bullish 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.
- ishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of bullish
American and British speakers say bullish in essentially the same way: /ˈbʊlɪʃ/ in the US and /ˈbʊlɪʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BUUL-ish.
What does bullish mean?
- Having a muscular physique, built ‘like a bull’.
- Aggressively self-confident or assertive; bullheaded.“He was heavily criticized for his bullish behavior.”
- Optimistic, confident; overly or foolishly optimistic or hopeful.
Where does bullish come from?
From bull + -ish.
Questions about saying bullish
How do you pronounce bullish?
Say BUUL-ish. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʊlɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈbʊlɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bullish?
Bullish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUUL). Broken into parts: BUUL · ish.
Do Americans and Brits say bullish the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbʊlɪʃ/ and the British form is /ˈbʊlɪʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.