How to Pronounce Bulky

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

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Letters

/ˈbʌlki/

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💡 Tip for remembering “bulky”

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

What does bulky mean?

adjective

  1. Being large in size, mass, or volume.
  2. Unwieldy.

Words that rhyme with bulky

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

hulkysulkysilkiedulciemulkey

Related words

biglargeheavyvoluminousbulkhugelarge-scaleextensive

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bulky"?▾

"Bulky" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "bulky"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bulky" is /ˈbʌlki/.

What does "bulky" mean?▾

Bulky: Being large in size, mass, or volume.

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