How to pronounce pulk
Say it like PUHLK. Pulk is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PUHLK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pulk pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PUHLKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of pulk
American and British speakers say pulk in essentially the same way: /pʌlk/ in the US and /pʌlk/ in the UK.
British respelling: PUHLK.
What does pulk mean?
- A low-slung boatlike sled, used for man-hauling supplies across snow and ice.
- A pond or puddle; a small pool (especially of standing water)
Where does pulk come from?
From Nordic languages: Norwegian pulk; Swedish pulka, Finnish pulkka, from Sami pul’hkē (compare Northern Sami bulki), from Proto-Samic *pulkkē.
Words that rhyme with pulk
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pulk.
Questions about saying pulk
How do you pronounce pulk?
Say PUHLK. The American pronunciation is /pʌlk/. In British English it is /pʌlk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pulk?
Pulk is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PUHLK.
Do Americans and Brits say pulk the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pʌlk/ and the British form is /pʌlk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.