How to pronounce sulk
Say it like SUHLK. Sulk is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- SUHLK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sulk pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SUHLKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of sulk
American and British speakers say sulk in essentially the same way: /sʌlk/ in the US and /sʌlk/ in the UK.
British respelling: SUHLK.
What does sulk mean?
- To express ill humor or offence by remaining sullenly silent or withdrawn.
- A state of sulking.“Leo has been in a sulk all morning.”
- A fit of sulking; a sulking mood.
- A person who sulks“Don't be such a sulk, Leo!”
- A furrow.
Where does sulk come from?
Back-formation from sulky, of uncertain origin.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with sulk
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sulk.
Questions about saying sulk
How do you pronounce sulk?
Say SUHLK. The American pronunciation is /sʌlk/. In British English it is /sʌlk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sulk?
Sulk is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SUHLK.
Do Americans and Brits say sulk the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sʌlk/ and the British form is /sʌlk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.