How to pronounce cully
Say it like KUHL-ee. Cully has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHL).
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- KUHL
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cully 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of cully
American and British speakers say cully in essentially the same way: /ˈkʌli/ in the US and /ˈkʌli/ in the UK.
British respelling: KUHL-ee.
What does cully mean?
- A companion.
- To trick, to impose on, to dupe.
Where does cully come from?
Uncertain. Short for cullion?
Words that rhyme with cully
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cully.
Questions about saying cully
How do you pronounce cully?
Say KUHL-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌli/. In British English it is /ˈkʌli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cully?
Cully has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHL). Broken into parts: KUHL · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say cully the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkʌli/ and the British form is /ˈkʌli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.