How to pronounce lull
Say it like LUHL. Lull is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- LUHL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lull pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LUHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of lull
American and British speakers say lull in essentially the same way: /lʌl/ in the US and /lʌl/ in the UK.
British respelling: LUHL.
What does lull mean?
- To cause to rest by soothing influences; to compose; to calm
- To become gradually calm; to subside; to cease or abate.“The storm lulled.”
- To give somebody a false sense of security so that an unpleasant situation takes the person by surprise.“They lulled us into thinking we still had time.”
- A period of rest or soothing.
- A period of reduced activity; a respite.
- A period without waves or wind.
Where does lull come from?
Cognate with Scots lul, lule, loll (“to lull, put to sleep, howl, caterwaul”), Dutch lollen (“to sing badly, caterwaul”), Dutch lullen (“to chatter, prate, cheat, deceive”), Low German lullen (“to lull”), German lullen (“to lull”), Danish l
Words that rhyme with lull
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lull.
Questions about saying lull
How do you pronounce lull?
Say LUHL. The American pronunciation is /lʌl/. In British English it is /lʌl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lull?
Lull is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LUHL.
Do Americans and Brits say lull the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /lʌl/ and the British form is /lʌl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.