How to Pronounce Sulk

To pronounce "sulk", say SULK — one syllable, IPA /sʌlk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/sʌlk/

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💡 Tip for remembering “sulk”

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

What does sulk mean?

noun

  1. A state of sulking.

    “Leo has been in a sulk all morning.”

verb

  1. To express ill humor or offence by remaining sullenly silent or withdrawn.

Words that rhyme with sulk

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

skulkbulkhulkpulquefulkgrulke

Related words

sulkinesspoutstewgrizzlebroodmopeheadoutsulk

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sulk"?▾

"Sulk" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "sulk"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sulk" is /sʌlk/.

What does "sulk" mean?▾

Sulk: A state of sulking.

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