How to Pronounce "bulbous"
word
ˈbəɫbəs
BUHL-buhs
bˈʌlbəs
BUL-buhs
Definition
Having a rounded, swollen shape like a bulb. Often used to describe parts of plants, noses, or objects that are fat and round at the end.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbəɫbəs
British English
bˈʌlbəs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BUHL-buhs
UK
BUL-buhs
Listen in Context
The flower has a bulbous base underground.
He has a bulbous nose.
The tree’s roots are thick and bulbous.
Her cheeks became bulbous after the tooth surgery.