How to pronounce cul
Say it like KUHL. Cul is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce cul. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- KUHL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cul pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KUHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of cul
American and British speakers say cul in essentially the same way: /kʌl/ in the US and /kʌl/ in the UK.
British respelling: KUHL.
What does cul mean?
- a passage with access only at one end
Words that rhyme with cul
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cul.
Words that sound like cul
Questions about saying cul
How do you pronounce cul?
Say KUHL. The American pronunciation is /kʌl/. In British English it is /kʌl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cul?
Cul is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KUHL.
Do Americans and Brits say cul the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kʌl/ and the British form is /kʌl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as cul?
Cul sounds the same as cull in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.