How to Pronounce Dulled

To pronounce "dulled", say DULL-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /dəld/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/dəld/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “dulled”

"dulled" has 2 syllables: dull-ed. It rhymes with twilled and trilled, if that helps it stick.

What does dulled mean?

verb

  1. To render dull; to remove or blunt an edge or something that was sharp.

    “Years of misuse have dulled the tools.”

  2. To soften, moderate or blunt; to make dull, stupid, or sluggish; to stupefy.

    “He drinks to dull the pain.”

Synonyms

dullen

Words that rhyme with dulled

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

twilledtrilledshrilledunequaledmulledquilledswilledculledhulledskulledgulledfrilled

Related words

benumbedbluntedcolorlesscolourlessgrayeduninteresteddimmeddampened

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dulled"?▾

"Dulled" has 2 syllables: dull · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "dulled"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dulled" is /dəld/.

What does "dulled" mean?▾

Dulled: To render dull; to remove or blunt an edge or something that was sharp.

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