bulls and cows

Questions

What does bulls and cows mean?

A codebreaking game in which each player attempts to deduce the other's secret number or word.

Where does bulls and cows come from?

A correct guess at a digit or letter is called a "bull" or a "cow", depending on whether the guessed location is also correct.

How to pronounce bulls and cows

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “bulls and cows”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “bulls and cows”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “bulls and cows” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.