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How to pronounce bulk up

bulk up
/bʌlk ʌp/

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Bulk up, sound by sound

/b/as in bedA voiced “b”. Do not turn it into “p” at the end of a word.
/ʌ/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/l/as in lookTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.
/k/as in catWith a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/ʌ/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/p/as in penWith a light puff of air at the start of a word.

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Bulk up is pronounced /bʌlk ʌp/ in American English.

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