How to pronounce flashbulb
Say it like FLASH-bulb. Flashbulb has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLASH).
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- FLASH
- bulb
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flashbulb pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLASHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- bulbKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of flashbulb
American and British speakers say flashbulb in essentially the same way: /ˈflæʃbəlb/ in the US and /ˈflæʃbəlb/ in the UK.
British respelling: FLASH-bulb.
What does flashbulb mean?
- a lamp for providing momentary light to take a photograph
Questions about saying flashbulb
How do you pronounce flashbulb?
Say FLASH-bulb. The American pronunciation is /ˈflæʃbəlb/. In British English it is /ˈflæʃbəlb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flashbulb?
Flashbulb has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLASH). Broken into parts: FLASH · bulb.
Do Americans and Brits say flashbulb the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈflæʃbəlb/ and the British form is /ˈflæʃbəlb/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.