How to pronounce gul
Say it like GUHL. Gul is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- GUHL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gul pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GUHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of gul
American and British speakers say gul in essentially the same way: /ɡʌl/ in the US and /ɡʌl/ in the UK.
British respelling: GUHL.
What does gul mean?
- Any medallionlike design on a Central or West Asian rug.
Words that rhyme with gul
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gul.
Words that sound like gul
Questions about saying gul
How do you pronounce gul?
Say GUHL. The American pronunciation is /ɡʌl/. In British English it is /ɡʌl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gul?
Gul is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GUHL.
Do Americans and Brits say gul the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡʌl/ and the British form is /ɡʌl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as gul?
Gul sounds the same as gull in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.