How to pronounce hullside
Say it like HUHL-syde. Hullside has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHL).
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- HUHL
- syde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hullside 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.
- sydeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of hullside
American and British speakers say hullside in essentially the same way: /ˈhʌlsaɪd/ in the US and /ˈhʌlsaɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: HUHL-syde.
What does hullside mean?
- The side of a ship's hull, typically the outer vertical or sloping surface.
Where does hullside come from?
From hull + side.
Questions about saying hullside
How do you pronounce hullside?
Say HUHL-syde. The American pronunciation is /ˈhʌlsaɪd/. In British English it is /ˈhʌlsaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hullside?
Hullside has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHL). Broken into parts: HUHL · syde.
Do Americans and Brits say hullside the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhʌlsaɪd/ and the British form is /ˈhʌlsaɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.