How to pronounce hullock
Say it like HUHL-uk. Hullock has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHL).
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- HUHL
- uk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hullock 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.
- ukKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hullock
American and British speakers say hullock in essentially the same way: /ˈhʌlək/ in the US and /ˈhʌlək/ in the UK.
British respelling: HUHL-uk.
What does hullock mean?
- A small part of a sail lowered in a gale to keep the ship’s head to the sea.
Questions about saying hullock
How do you pronounce hullock?
Say HUHL-uk. The American pronunciation is /ˈhʌlək/. In British English it is /ˈhʌlək/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hullock?
Hullock has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHL). Broken into parts: HUHL · uk.
Do Americans and Brits say hullock the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhʌlək/ and the British form is /ˈhʌlək/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.