How to Pronounce Seagull

To pronounce "seagull", say SEAG-ull — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsiː.ɡʌl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈsiː.ɡʌl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “seagull”

"seagull" has 2 syllables: seag-ull. It rhymes with dull and lull, if that helps it stick.

What does seagull mean?

noun

  1. Any of several white, often dark backed birds of the family Laridae having long pointed wings and short legs.
  2. The symbol ̼ , which combines under a letter as a sort of accent.

verb

  1. (of a forward) To run in the back line rather than concentrate on primary positional duties in open play.
  2. To use a British Seagull outboard.

Synonyms

gullmew

Words that rhyme with seagull

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dulllullmullnullcullgullscullskulltrullullefulstrull

Related words

gullmewpipinggullssea-gullseahawk

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "seagull"?▾

"Seagull" has 2 syllables: seag · ull.

What is the IPA transcription of "seagull"?▾

The IPA transcription of "seagull" is /ˈsiː.ɡʌl/.

What does "seagull" mean?▾

Seagull: Any of several white, often dark backed birds of the family Laridae having long pointed wings and short legs.

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