How to pronounce dulled
Say it like DUHLD. Dulled is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
VoiceSpeed
US American/dʌld/DUHLD
UK British/dʌld/DUHLD
- DUHLD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dulled pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DUHLDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of dulled
American and British speakers say dulled in essentially the same way: /dʌld/ in the US and /dʌld/ in the UK.
British respelling: DUHLD.
What does dulled mean?
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- benumbed
- blunted
- greyed
Words that rhyme with dulled
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dulled.
Questions about saying dulled
How do you pronounce dulled?
Say DUHLD. The American pronunciation is /dʌld/. In British English it is /dʌld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dulled?
Dulled is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DUHLD.
Do Americans and Brits say dulled the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dʌld/ and the British form is /dʌld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.