How to Pronounce Hulk

To pronounce "hulk", say HULK — one syllable, IPA /hʌlk/. 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

/hʌlk/

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💡 Tip for remembering “hulk”

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

What does hulk mean?

noun

  1. A non-functional but floating ship, usually stripped of rigging and equipment, and often put to other uses such as storage or accommodation.
  2. Any large ship that is difficult to maneuver.

verb

  1. To reduce (a ship) to a (nonfunctional) hulk.
  2. To be a hulk, a large (hulking) and often imposing presence.

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Words that rhyme with hulk

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

skulksulkbulkpulquefulkgrulke

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hulk"?▾

"Hulk" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "hulk"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hulk" is /hʌlk/.

What does "hulk" mean?▾

Hulk: A non-functional but floating ship, usually stripped of rigging and equipment, and often put to other uses such as storage or accommodation.

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