How to Pronounce Bulk

To pronounce "bulk", say BULK — one syllable, IPA /bʌlk/. 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

/bʌlk/

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💡 Tip for remembering “bulk”

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

What does bulk mean?

noun

  1. Size, specifically, volume.
  2. Any huge body or structure.

verb

  1. To appear or seem to be, as to bulk or extent.
  2. To grow in size; to swell or expand.

adjective

  1. Being large in size, mass or volume (of goods, etc.)
  2. Total

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Words that rhyme with bulk

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

skulksulkhulkpulquefulkgrulke

Related words

bulgemassmajoritywholesalevolumebulkyheavyheft

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bulk"?▾

"Bulk" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "bulk"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bulk" is /bʌlk/.

What does "bulk" mean?▾

Bulk: Size, specifically, volume.

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