How to Pronounce Bulging

To pronounce "bulging", say BULG-ing — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

BULG-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “bulging”

"bulging" has 2 syllables: bulg-ing. It rhymes with divulging and indulging, if that helps it stick.

What does bulging mean?

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.

noun

  1. The shape or motion of something that bulges.

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Words that rhyme with bulging

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divulgingindulgingbilging

Related words

bellyingprotuberantbulbousgibbousbelliedgibbosebroken-backedprotrusive

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bulging"?▾

"Bulging" has 2 syllables: bulg · ing.

What does "bulging" mean?▾

Bulging: To stick out from (a surface).

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