How to Pronounce Hulks

To pronounce "hulks", say HULKS — one syllable, IPA /hʌlks/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/hʌlks/

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💡 Tip for remembering “hulks”

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

What does hulks 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.

verb

  1. To remove the entrails of; to disembowel.

    “to hulk a hare”

Words that rhyme with hulks

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

skulksbulkssulksfulks

Related words

loomtowerheavyweightgiantwhaledismastedrustingjunkers

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hulks"?▾

"Hulks" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "hulks"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hulks" is /hʌlks/.

What does "hulks" mean?▾

Hulks: 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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