How to Pronounce Cull

To pronounce "cull", say CULL — one syllable, IPA /kʌl/. 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

/kʌl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “cull”

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

Sounds exactly like: cul, kuhl, kull — easy to mix up when writing.

What does cull mean?

noun

  1. A selection.
  2. An organised killing of selected animals.

verb

  1. To pick or take someone or something (from a larger group).
  2. To gather, collect.

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Words that rhyme with cull

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dulllullmullnullgullscullskulltrullullefulstrullsquill

Related words

pluckrejectpickslaughteringeradicatemassacrekillingeliminate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cull"?▾

"Cull" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "cull"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cull" is /kʌl/.

What does "cull" mean?▾

Cull: A selection.

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