How to Pronounce Bulldozer

To pronounce "bulldozer", say BULLD-oz-er — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈbʊldoʊzɚ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈbʊldoʊzɚ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bulldozer”

"bulldozer" has 3 syllables: bulld-oz-er. It rhymes with poseur and noser, if that helps it stick.

What does bulldozer mean?

noun

  1. A tractor with an attached blade for pushing earth and building debris for coarse preliminary surface grading, demolishing building structures, etc.
  2. One who bulldozes.

verb

  1. To bulldoze (push through forcefully).

Synonyms

regulatorblade

Words that rhyme with bulldozer

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

poseurnosercomposerjossercloserproserbowserdisposerrozarboser

Related words

dozerbackhoeearthmoverrollersteamrollerexcavatorshovelferry

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bulldozer"?▾

"Bulldozer" has 3 syllables: bulld · oz · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "bulldozer"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bulldozer" is /ˈbʊldoʊzɚ/.

What does "bulldozer" mean?▾

Bulldozer: A tractor with an attached blade for pushing earth and building debris for coarse preliminary surface grading, demolishing building structures, etc.

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