How to pronounce bullseye
Say it like BUUL-zy. Bullseye 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 bullseye. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- BUUL
- zy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bullseye 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.
- zyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of bullseye
American and British speakers say bullseye in essentially the same way: /ˈbʊlzaɪ/ in the US and /ˈbʊlzaɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BUUL-zy.
What does bullseye mean?
- The center of a target, inside the inner and magpie.
- A shot which hits the center of a target.
- The two central rings on a dartboard.
- A cry when someone hits the bullseye of a target.
- A response to a totally accurate statement.“, Did John steal the petty cash?, Bullseye.”
Where does bullseye come from?
From bull's + eye. May have come from the practice of English archers shooting an arrow through the eye socket of a bull's skull as a test of skill.
Questions about saying bullseye
How do you pronounce bullseye?
Say BUUL-zy. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʊlzaɪ/. In British English it is /ˈbʊlzaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bullseye?
Bullseye has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUUL). Broken into parts: BUUL · zy.
Do Americans and Brits say bullseye the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbʊlzaɪ/ and the British form is /ˈbʊlzaɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.