How to pronounce puller
Say it like PUUL-er. Puller has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUUL).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈpʊlɚ/PUUL-er
UK British/ˈpʊlə/PUUL-uh
- PUUL
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Puller pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PUULSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of puller
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PUUL-uh.
What does puller mean?
noun
- Anything that pulls, but especially a hoist in which a cable is attached to a lever and a ratchet mechanism.
- A tool for pulling, such as a bearing puller.
Where does puller come from?
From Middle English puller, pullere, equivalent to pull + -er.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- tugger
- dragger
Words that rhyme with puller
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of puller.
Questions about saying puller
How do you pronounce puller?
Say PUUL-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈpʊlɚ/. In British English it is /ˈpʊlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in puller?
Puller has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUUL). Broken into parts: PUUL · er.
Is puller pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈpʊlə/ (PUUL-uh).