How to Pronounce Pulled

To pronounce "pulled", say PULL-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /pʊld/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

pulled

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/pʊld/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “pulled”

"pulled" has 2 syllables: pull-ed. It rhymes with bulled and fulled, if that helps it stick.

What does pulled mean?

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”

adjective

  1. Of cooked meat, prepared by being torn into fine pieces.

Synonyms

dragtowtugyankscorecarry outcompletedo

Antonyms

pushrepelshove

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Words that rhyme with pulled

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

bulledfulledwooledfuld

Related words

pluckwrenchteartwistrendrive

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pulled"?▾

"Pulled" has 2 syllables: pull · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "pulled"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pulled" is /pʊld/.

What does "pulled" mean?▾

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

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