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bull
Definition:
(nou) uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle (nou) a large and strong and heavyset man (nou) obscene words for unacceptable behavior (nou) a serious and ludicrous blunder (nou) uncomplimentary terms for a policeman (nou) an investor with an optimistic market outlook; an investor who expects prices to rise and so buys now for resale later (nou) a person who is born while the sun is in Taurus (nou) the second sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about April 20 to May 20 (nou) the center of a target (nou) a formal proclamation issued by the pope (usually written in antiquated characters and sealed with a leaden bulla) (nou) mature male of various mammals of which the female is called `cow'; e.g. whales or elephants or especially cattle
Phonetic Transcription:
bʊl
Examples:
Mate the bull to the cow or the stallion to the mare etc.
The horse and the bull represent the cattle wealth of the population.
The objective is to subdue the bull.
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Common mistakes of bull pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "bull" with a long vowel sound, like "bowl." The correct pronunciation is /bʊl/ in both US and UK English. Tip: Focus on the short "u" sound as in "full."
- Overemphasizing the "b" sound: A common mistake is to stress the "b" too heavily, making it sound like "buhll." The correct stress is on the single syllable /bʊl/. Tip: Keep the "b" soft and blend it smoothly with the vowel.
- Incorrect ending sound: Some might pronounce "bull" with a hard "l," like "buhl." The proper pronunciation ends softly with /l/. Tip: Make sure the "l" sound is clear but not overly pronounced.
- Confusing with "bill": Learners sometimes mix up "bull" and "bill," saying /bɪl/ instead of /bʊl/. This changes the meaning entirely. Tip: Pay attention to the vowel sound; "bull" uses the short "u" while "bill" uses the short "i."
- Adding an extra syllable: Some may mistakenly say "bull" as if it has two syllables, like "buh-l." The correct pronunciation is a single syllable /bʊl/. Tip: Practice saying "bull" quickly to reinforce the single-syllable sound.