How to Pronounce Pull

To pronounce "pull", say PULL — one syllable, IPA /pʊl/. 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

/pʊl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “pull”

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

What does pull mean?

noun

  1. An act of pulling (applying force)

    “He gave the hair a sharp pull and it came out.”

  2. An attractive force which causes motion towards the source

    “She took a pull on her cigarette.”

verb

  1. To apply a force to (an object) so that it comes toward the person or thing applying the force.

    “When I give the signal, pull the rope.”

  2. To gather with the hand, or by drawing toward oneself; to pluck.

    “pull a finch”

interjection

  1. Command used by a target shooter to request that the target be released/launched.

Synonyms

dragtoketugyankattractionhandleknoblevertowscore

Antonyms

pushshoverepulsionbuttonpush-buttonrepel

Words that rhyme with pull

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

fullbullhandfulwoolmouthfulroomfulbagfulspoonfulpocketful

Related words

pluckwrenchteartwistrendrive

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pull"?▾

"Pull" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "pull"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pull" is /pʊl/.

What does "pull" mean?▾

Pull: An act of pulling (applying force)

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