How to pronounce sull
Say it like SUHL. Sull is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SUHL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sull pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SUHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of sull
American and British speakers say sull in essentially the same way: /sʌl/ in the US and /sʌl/ in the UK.
British respelling: SUHL.
What does sull mean?
- Of an animal: to stop; to refuse to go on.
Where does sull come from?
Back-formation from sullen.
Words that rhyme with sull
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sull.
Questions about saying sull
How do you pronounce sull?
Say SUHL. The American pronunciation is /sʌl/. In British English it is /sʌl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sull?
Sull is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SUHL.
Do Americans and Brits say sull the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sʌl/ and the British form is /sʌl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.