How to Pronounce Pull-up

To pronounce "pull-up", say PULL-up — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpʊl.ʌp/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈpʊl.ʌp/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “pull-up”

"pull-up" has 2 syllables: pull-up.

What does pull-up mean?

noun

  1. An exercise done for strengthening the arms and back in which one lifts one's own weight while hanging from a bar.
  2. A pullup resistor.

verb

  1. To do a pull-up or pull oneself up similarly.

Related words

pull-inpullupmuscle-uppull-throughpush-upextensionraise

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pull-up"?▾

"Pull-up" has 2 syllables: pull · up.

What is the IPA transcription of "pull-up"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pull-up" is /ˈpʊl.ʌp/.

What does "pull-up" mean?▾

Pull-up: An exercise done for strengthening the arms and back in which one lifts one's own weight while hanging from a bar.

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