How to Pronounce Bulb

To pronounce "bulb", say BULB — one syllable, IPA /bʌlb/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/bʌlb/

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💡 Tip for remembering “bulb”

"bulb" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with lightbulb and stilb, if that helps it stick.

What does bulb mean?

noun

  1. Any solid object rounded at one end and tapering on the other, possibly attached to a larger object at the tapered end.

    “the bulb of the aorta”

  2. A light bulb.

verb

  1. To take the shape of a bulb; to swell.

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Words that rhyme with bulb

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lightbulbstilb

Related words

lightbulbmedullalampsocketthermometer

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bulb"?▾

"Bulb" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "bulb"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bulb" is /bʌlb/.

What does "bulb" mean?▾

Bulb: Any solid object rounded at one end and tapering on the other, possibly attached to a larger object at the tapered end.

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