How to pronounce flashbulbs
Say it like FLASH-bulbz. Flashbulbs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLASH).
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- FLASH
- bulbz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flashbulbs 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.
- bulbzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of flashbulbs
American and British speakers say flashbulbs in essentially the same way: /ˈflæʃbəlbz/ in the US and /ˈflæʃbəlbz/ in the UK.
British respelling: FLASH-bulbz.
What does flashbulbs mean?
- plural of flashbulb How to pronounce flashbulb
Questions about saying flashbulbs
How do you pronounce flashbulbs?
Say FLASH-bulbz. The American pronunciation is /ˈflæʃbəlbz/. In British English it is /ˈflæʃbəlbz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flashbulbs?
Flashbulbs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLASH). Broken into parts: FLASH · bulbz.
Do Americans and Brits say flashbulbs the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈflæʃbəlbz/ and the British form is /ˈflæʃbəlbz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.