How to pronounce bungalows
Say it like BUHNG-guh-lohz. Bungalows has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHNG).
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- BUHNG
- guh
- lohz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bungalows 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.
- lohzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of bungalows
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BUHNG-guh-lohz.
What does bungalows mean?
- plural of bungalow How to pronounce bungalow
Questions about saying bungalows
How do you pronounce bungalows?
Say BUHNG-guh-lohz. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʌŋɡəˌloʊz/. In British English it is /ˈbʌŋɡəˌləʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bungalows?
Bungalows has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHNG). Broken into parts: BUHNG · guh · lohz.
Is bungalows 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 /ˈbʌŋɡəˌləʊz/ (BUHNG-guh-lohz).