How do you pronounce "bulkhead"?

In American English: /ˈbʌlkˌhɛd/ (BUHLK-hehd). In British English: /bˈʌlkhɛd/ (B-uhlkh). In Canadian English: /ˈbʌlkˌhɛd/ (BUHLK-hehd). In Australian English: /bˈʌlkhɛd/ (B-uhlkh).

Is "bulkhead" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbʌlkˌhɛd/ (BUHLK-hehd), while in British English it's /bˈʌlkhɛd/ (B-uhlkh).

How to Pronounce "bulkhead"

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bulkhead

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/ˈbʌlkˌhɛd/

BUHLK-hehd

Syllable Breakdown

bʌlkbulk·hɛdhead

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