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How to pronounce “bulb”

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Pronunciation guide for bulb

Learning goal: Practice the English pronunciation of bulb with real speech in context.
Available examples: 8 YouTube examples
Real speech example: Mindfulness & CreativityThose aha moments where it's a light bulb going off
Definition summary: The bulb-shaped underground portion of a plant such as a tulip, consisting of a shortened stem and many fleshy scale leaves, from which the rest of the plant may be regrown.

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Mindfulness & Creativity

Those aha moments where it's a light bulb going off

[Noun]
The bulb-shaped underground portion of a plant such as a tulip, consisting of a shortened stem and many fleshy scale leaves, from which the rest of the plant may be regrown.
(dated, neuroanatomy) The medulla oblongata.
Any solid object rounded at one end and tapering on the other, possibly attached to a larger object at the tapered end.
(nautical) A bulbous protuberance at the forefoot of certain vessels to reduce turbulence.
(obsolete) An onion.
[Verb]
(intransitive) To take the shape of a bulb; to swell.

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