How to pronounce hull
Say it like HUHL. Hull is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- HUHL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hull pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HUHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of hull
American and British speakers say hull in essentially the same way: /hʌl/ in the US and /hʌl/ in the UK.
British respelling: HUHL.
What does hull mean?
- dry outer covering of a fruit or seed or nut
- persistent enlarged calyx at base of e.g. a strawberry or raspberry
- United States naval officer who commanded the Constitution during the War of 1812 and won a series of brilliant victories against the British (1773-1843)
- remove the hulls from“hull the berries”
Words that rhyme with hull
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hull.
Questions about saying hull
How do you pronounce hull?
Say HUHL. The American pronunciation is /hʌl/. In British English it is /hʌl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hull?
Hull is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: HUHL.
Do Americans and Brits say hull the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /hʌl/ and the British form is /hʌl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.