How to pronounce bulrush
Say it like BUUL-rush. Bulrush has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUUL).
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- BUUL
- rush
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bulrush 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.
- rushKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bulrush
American and British speakers say bulrush in essentially the same way: /ˈbʊlrəʃ/ in the US and /ˈbʊlrəʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BUUL-rush.
What does bulrush mean?
- A plant referred to in the story of Moses as growing along the banks of the Nile, which is believed to be the papyrus (Cyperus papyrus).
- Any of various tall, narrow-leaved plants growing near water, especially cattail or reedmace, in the genus Typha.
- Sedges in the genera Bolboschoenus or Schoenoplectus (formerly considered Scirpus), having clusters of spikelets.
Where does bulrush come from?
From Middle English bulrish, perhaps from bule (“bull”) (in the sense of "large") + rish (“rush”).
Questions about saying bulrush
How do you pronounce bulrush?
Say BUUL-rush. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʊlrəʃ/. In British English it is /ˈbʊlrəʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bulrush?
Bulrush has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUUL). Broken into parts: BUUL · rush.
Do Americans and Brits say bulrush the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbʊlrəʃ/ and the British form is /ˈbʊlrəʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.