How to pronounce debulk
Say it like dee-BUHLK. Debulk has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BUHLK).
- dee
- BUHLK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Debulk pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- BUHLKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of debulk
American and British speakers say debulk in essentially the same way: /diˈbʌlk/ in the US and /diˈbʌlk/ in the UK.
British respelling: dee-BUHLK.
What does debulk mean?
- To remove part of (a malignant tumour).
Where does debulk come from?
From de- + bulk.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- cytoreduce
Words that rhyme with debulk
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of debulk.
Questions about saying debulk
How do you pronounce debulk?
Say dee-BUHLK. The American pronunciation is /diˈbʌlk/. In British English it is /diˈbʌlk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in debulk?
Debulk has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BUHLK). Broken into parts: dee · BUHLK.
Do Americans and Brits say debulk the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /diˈbʌlk/ and the British form is /diˈbʌlk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.