How to Pronounce "bulimic"
word
bjuˈɫɪmɪk/, /buˈɫɪmɪk
byoo-LIM-ik or boo-LIM-ik
bjʊlˈɪmɪk
byool-IM-ik
Definition
A bulimic is a person who has bulimia, an eating disorder where someone eats large amounts of food and then tries to avoid gaining weight by purging, fasting, or exercising too much.
IPA Transcription
American English
bjuˈɫɪmɪk/, /buˈɫɪmɪk
British English
bjʊlˈɪmɪk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
byoo-LIM-ik or boo-LIM-ik
UK
byool-IM-ik
Listen in Context
She is bulimic and goes to therapy every week.
A bulimic often hides their eating habits from others.
Doctors help bulimic patients recover in a safe way.
He didn't realize he was bulimic until he talked with a specialist.