How to pronounce gulfs
Say it like GUHLFS. Gulfs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- GUHLFS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gulfs pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GUHLFSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of gulfs
American and British speakers say gulfs in essentially the same way: /ɡʌlfs/ in the US and /ɡʌlfs/ in the UK.
British respelling: GUHLFS.
What does gulfs mean?
- plural of gulf How to pronounce gulf
- third-person singular simple present indicative of gulf How to pronounce gulf
Questions about saying gulfs
How do you pronounce gulfs?
Say GUHLFS. The American pronunciation is /ɡʌlfs/. In British English it is /ɡʌlfs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gulfs?
Gulfs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GUHLFS.
Do Americans and Brits say gulfs the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡʌlfs/ and the British form is /ɡʌlfs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.