How to Pronounce Skull

To pronounce "skull", say SKULL — one syllable, IPA /skʌl/. 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

/skʌl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “skull”

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

Sounds exactly like: scull — easy to mix up when writing.

What does skull mean?

noun

  1. The main bones of the head considered as a unit; including the cranium, facial bones, and mandible.
  2. A symbol for death; death's-head

verb

  1. To hit in the head with a fist, a weapon, or a thrown object.
  2. To strike the top of (the ball).

Synonyms

brainpanharnpan

Words that rhyme with skull

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dulllullmullnullcullgullsculltrullullefulstrullsquill

Related words

craniumbrainskeletonfaceheadacheforeheadscalphead

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "skull"?▾

"Skull" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "skull"?▾

The IPA transcription of "skull" is /skʌl/.

What does "skull" mean?▾

Skull: The main bones of the head considered as a unit; including the cranium, facial bones, and mandible.

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