How to pronounce bullock
Say it like BUUL-uk. Bullock has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUUL).
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- BUUL
- uk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bullock 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.
- ukKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bullock
American and British speakers say bullock in essentially the same way: /ˈbʊlək/ in the US and /ˈbʊlək/ in the UK.
British respelling: BUUL-uk.
What does bullock mean?
- A castrated bull; an ox.
- To bully.
Where does bullock come from?
From Middle English bullok, from Old English bulluc, from Proto-West Germanic *bulluk, corresponding to bull + -ock (diminutive suffix).
Questions about saying bullock
How do you pronounce bullock?
Say BUUL-uk. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʊlək/. In British English it is /ˈbʊlək/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bullock?
Bullock has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUUL). Broken into parts: BUUL · uk.
Do Americans and Brits say bullock the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbʊlək/ and the British form is /ˈbʊlək/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.