How to pronounce vuln
Say it like VUHLN. Vuln is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce vuln. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- VUHLN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vuln pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VUHLNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of vuln
American and British speakers say vuln in essentially the same way: /vʌln/ in the US and /vʌln/ in the UK.
British respelling: VUHLN.
What does vuln mean?
- Of a pelican, to wound (oneself) by biting at the breast.“The shield depicts a pelican vulning herself.”
Where does vuln come from?
Irregularly derived from Latin vulnerāre.
Questions about saying vuln
How do you pronounce vuln?
Say VUHLN. The American pronunciation is /vʌln/. In British English it is /vʌln/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vuln?
Vuln is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: VUHLN.
Do Americans and Brits say vuln the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /vʌln/ and the British form is /vʌln/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.