How do you pronounce "bulky"?

In American English: /ˈbʌlki/ (BUHLK-ee). In British English: /bˈɐlki/ (B). In Canadian English: /ˈbʌlki/ (BUHLK-ee). In Australian English: /bˈʌlki/ (B-uhlk).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbʌlki/ (BUHLK-ee), while in British English it's /bˈɐlki/ (B).

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bulky

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/ˈbʌlki/

BUHLK-ee

Syllable Breakdown

bʌlkbu·ilky

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