How to Pronounce Gully

To pronounce "gully", say GULLY — one syllable, IPA /ˈɡʌli/. 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

/ˈɡʌli/

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💡 Tip for remembering “gully”

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

Sounds exactly like: gulley — easy to mix up when writing.

What does gully mean?

noun

  1. A trench, ravine or narrow channel which was worn by water flow, especially on a hillside.
  2. A small valley.

verb

  1. To flow noisily.
  2. To wear away into a gully or gullies.

Synonyms

gill

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Words that rhyme with gully

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

stillydullycullyshrillyscullylullyslilystyligulleyskillyhullylulli

Related words

arroyocouloirravinecliffwadiwasherbottleneckalley

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "gully"?▾

"Gully" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "gully"?▾

The IPA transcription of "gully" is /ˈɡʌli/.

What does "gully" mean?▾

Gully: A trench, ravine or narrow channel which was worn by water flow, especially on a hillside.

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