How to pronounce bullpup
Say it like BUUL-pup. Bullpup has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUUL).
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- BUUL
- pup
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bullpup 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.
- pupKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of bullpup
American and British speakers say bullpup in essentially the same way: /ˈbʊlpʌp/ in the US and /ˈbʊlpʌp/ in the UK.
British respelling: BUUL-pup.
What does bullpup mean?
- A bullpuppy, a bulldog puppy (of either sex).
- A firearm configuration in which the trigger is located forward of the magazine and breech, as opposed to a conventional configuration in which the trigger is located rear of the magazine and breech.
Where does bullpup come from?
From bull + pup. The firearms sense originated from firearm designers in the United States during the 1930s.
Questions about saying bullpup
How do you pronounce bullpup?
Say BUUL-pup. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʊlpʌp/. In British English it is /ˈbʊlpʌp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bullpup?
Bullpup has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUUL). Broken into parts: BUUL · pup.
Do Americans and Brits say bullpup the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbʊlpʌp/ and the British form is /ˈbʊlpʌp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.