How to pronounce bult
Say it like BUHLT. Bult is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- BUHLT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bult pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BUHLTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of bult
American and British speakers say bult in essentially the same way: /bʌlt/ in the US and /bʌlt/ in the UK.
British respelling: BUHLT.
What does bult mean?
- A ridge or small hill.
Where does bult come from?
From Afrikaans bult, that from Dutch bult.
Words that rhyme with bult
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bult.
Questions about saying bult
How do you pronounce bult?
Say BUHLT. The American pronunciation is /bʌlt/. In British English it is /bʌlt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bult?
Bult is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BUHLT.
Do Americans and Brits say bult the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bʌlt/ and the British form is /bʌlt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.