Pronunciation
How to pronounce “bulbs”
“bulbs” is pronounced /bʌlbz/ — 1 syllable.
The sound
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bulbs
/bʌlbz/
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'bulbs' is one beat: /bʌlbz/. Watch the /ʌ/ sound — Relaxed, neutral, jaw mid — the 'uh' in cup (stressed).Meaning
a modified bud consisting of a thickened globular underground stem serving as a reproductive structure
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