How to Pronounce Gulf

To pronounce "gulf", say GULF — one syllable, IPA /ɡʌlf/. 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

/ɡʌlf/

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💡 Tip for remembering “gulf”

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

What does gulf mean?

noun

  1. A hollow place in the earth; an abyss; a deep chasm or basin.
  2. That which swallows; the gullet.

verb

  1. (Oxbridge slang) To award a degree to somebody who has only just passed sufficiently.

Synonyms

abyss

Words that rhyme with gulf

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

engulfgulphsulphsulf-sulph-nulphtexasgulfulf

Related words

chasmabyssbrinksinkholecesspoolditchpitgraben

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "gulf"?▾

"Gulf" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "gulf"?▾

The IPA transcription of "gulf" is /ɡʌlf/.

What does "gulf" mean?▾

Gulf: A hollow place in the earth; an abyss; a deep chasm or basin.

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