How to pronounce bullpen
Say it like BUUL-pen. Bullpen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUUL).
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- BUUL
- pen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bullpen 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.
- penGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of bullpen
American and British speakers say bullpen in essentially the same way: /ˈbʊlˌpɛn/ in the US and /ˈbʊlˌpɛn/ in the UK.
British respelling: BUUL-pen.
What does bullpen mean?
- An enclosed area used to hold bulls.“Magnus and Big Dick are over in the bullpen, ready for tonight's rodeo.”
- An enclosed area for pitchers to warm up in during a game.“After that hit, there is activity in the bullpen.”
- The relief pitchers of a team collectively.“Their bullpen is worn out after yesterday's doubleheader where both games went 12 innings.”
Where does bullpen come from?
From bull + pen.
Questions about saying bullpen
How do you pronounce bullpen?
Say BUUL-pen. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʊlˌpɛn/. In British English it is /ˈbʊlˌpɛn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bullpen?
Bullpen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUUL). Broken into parts: BUUL · pen.
Do Americans and Brits say bullpen the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbʊlˌpɛn/ and the British form is /ˈbʊlˌpɛn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.