How to Pronounce Bull

To pronounce "bull", say BULL — one syllable, IPA /ˈbʊl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/ˈbʊl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “bull”

"bull" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with full and pull, if that helps it stick.

What does bull mean?

noun

  1. An adult male of domesticated cattle or oxen.
  2. A male of domesticated cattle or oxen of any age.

adjective

  1. Large and strong, like a bull.
  2. (of large mammals) adult male

    “a bull elephant”

noun

  1. The centre of a target, inside the inner and magpie.
  2. A shot which hits the centre of a target.

Synonyms

brocatdudeguycopcopperpigrozzerbeefyhunky

Antonyms

bearfeeblepunyweakfemale

Words that rhyme with bull

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

fullpullhandfulwoolmouthfulroomfulbagfulspoonfulpocketful

Related words

pigcrapfuzzwafflebullshitshitdogshitbuncombe

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bull"?▾

"Bull" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "bull"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bull" is /ˈbʊl/.

What does "bull" mean?▾

Bull: An adult male of domesticated cattle or oxen.

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