How to pronounce schoolbus
Say it like SKOOL-buhs. Schoolbus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKOOL).
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- SKOOL
- buhs
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Schoolbus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKOOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- buhsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of schoolbus
American and British speakers say schoolbus in essentially the same way: /ˈskulˌbʌs/ in the US and /ˈskuːlˌbʌs/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKOOL-buhs.
What does schoolbus mean?
- Alternative form of school bus.
Questions about saying schoolbus
How do you pronounce schoolbus?
Say SKOOL-buhs. The American pronunciation is /ˈskulˌbʌs/. In British English it is /ˈskuːlˌbʌs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in schoolbus?
Schoolbus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKOOL). Broken into parts: SKOOL · buhs.
Do Americans and Brits say schoolbus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈskulˌbʌs/ and the British form is /ˈskuːlˌbʌs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.