How to Pronounce Bulge

To pronounce "bulge", say BULG-e — 2 syllables, IPA /bʌldʒ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/bʌldʒ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bulge”

"bulge" has 2 syllables: bulg-e. It rhymes with divulge and indulge, if that helps it stick.

What does bulge mean?

noun

  1. Something sticking out from a surface; a swelling, protuberant part; a bending outward, especially when caused by pressure.

    “a bulge in a wall”

  2. The bilge or protuberant part of a cask.

verb

  1. To stick out from (a surface).

    “He stood six feet tall, with muscular arms bulging out of his black T-shirt.”

  2. To bilge, as a ship; to founder.

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Words that rhyme with bulge

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

divulgeindulge

Related words

protuberancegibbositygibbousnesshumpbulkprotrudebumpprotrusion

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bulge"?▾

"Bulge" has 2 syllables: bulg · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "bulge"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bulge" is /bʌldʒ/.

What does "bulge" mean?▾

Bulge: Something sticking out from a surface; a swelling, protuberant part; a bending outward, especially when caused by pressure.

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