How to Pronounce Gulls

To pronounce "gulls", say GULLS — one syllable, IPA /ɡʌlz/. 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

/ɡʌlz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “gulls”

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

What does gulls mean?

noun

  1. A seabird of the genus Larus or of the family Laridae.
  2. Any of various pierid butterflies of the genus Cepora.

noun

  1. A cheating trick; a fraud.
  2. One easily cheated; a dupe.

verb

  1. To deceive or cheat.
  2. To mislead.

Synonyms

mewseagullseamew

Words that rhyme with gulls

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

cullsmullsswillsquillsgrillesbrillslullsskullsdullstrillshullssculls

Related words

seagullfishsuckercodshlemielchumpschlemielfool

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "gulls"?▾

"Gulls" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "gulls"?▾

The IPA transcription of "gulls" is /ɡʌlz/.

What does "gulls" mean?▾

Gulls: A seabird of the genus Larus or of the family Laridae.

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