To pronounce "bucolic", say BUC-ol-ic — 3 syllables, IPA /bjuːˈkɒlɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
bucolic
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/bjuːˈkɒlɪk/
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"bucolic" has 3 syllables: buc-ol-ic. It rhymes with melancholic and vitriolic, if that helps it stick.
adjective
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Bucolic" has 3 syllables: buc · ol · ic.
The IPA transcription of "bucolic" is /bjuːˈkɒlɪk/.
Bucolic: Rustic, pastoral, country-styled.
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