How to pronounce gulfy
Say it like GUHL-fee. Gulfy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHL).
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- GUHL
- fee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gulfy 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.
- feeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of gulfy
American and British speakers say gulfy in essentially the same way: /ˈɡʌlfi/ in the US and /ˈɡʌlfi/ in the UK.
British respelling: GUHL-fee.
What does gulfy mean?
- Characterized by or full of gulfs or whirlpools.
Where does gulfy come from?
From gulf + -y.
Questions about saying gulfy
How do you pronounce gulfy?
Say GUHL-fee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡʌlfi/. In British English it is /ˈɡʌlfi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gulfy?
Gulfy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHL). Broken into parts: GUHL · fee.
Do Americans and Brits say gulfy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡʌlfi/ and the British form is /ˈɡʌlfi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.