How to pronounce bungalow
Say it like BUHNG-guh-loh. Bungalow has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHNG).
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- BUHNG
- guh
- loh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bungalow pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BUHNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of bungalow
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BUHNG-guh-loh.
What does bungalow mean?
- A single-storey house, typically with rooms all on one level, or sometimes also with upper rooms set into the roof space.“My aunt can't manage the stairs any more, so she's moving to a bungalow.”
- A thatched or tiled one-story house in India surrounded by a wide veranda; a similar house in this style.
- A chalet or lodge.
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Questions about saying bungalow
How do you pronounce bungalow?
Say BUHNG-guh-loh. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʌŋɡəˌloʊ/. In British English it is /ˈbʌŋɡəˌləʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bungalow?
Bungalow has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHNG). Broken into parts: BUHNG · guh · loh.
Is bungalow pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈbʌŋɡəˌləʊ/ (BUHNG-guh-loh).