How to Pronounce Vultures

To pronounce "vultures", say VULT-ur-es — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

VULT-ur-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “vultures”

"vultures" has 3 syllables: vult-ur-es. It rhymes with cultures and subcultures, if that helps it stick.

What does vultures mean?

noun

  1. Any of several carrion-eating birds of the families Accipitridae and Cathartidae.
  2. A person who profits from the suffering of others.

    “Within ten minutes of the accident, the vultures appeared and were organizing lawsuits.”

verb

  1. To circle around one's target as if one were a vulture.

    “Rudy vultured when asking the girl out.”

Synonyms

ambulance chaservampire

Words that rhyme with vultures

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

culturessubcultures

Related words

predatormarauderanimalsburglarsbuzzardscrooksghoulsmaggots

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "vultures"?▾

"Vultures" has 3 syllables: vult · ur · es.

What does "vultures" mean?▾

Vultures: Any of several carrion-eating birds of the families Accipitridae and Cathartidae.

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