How to Pronounce Wolf

To pronounce "wolf", say WOLF — one syllable, IPA /wʊlf/. 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

/wʊlf/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “wolf”

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

Sounds exactly like: wolfe, wolff, woolf, wulf — easy to mix up when writing.

What does wolf mean?

noun

  1. The gray wolf, specifically all subspecies of the gray wolf (Canis lupus) that are not dingoes or dogs.

    “Check out my pet. He's a wolf.”

  2. A man who makes amorous advances to many women.

verb

  1. To devour; to gobble; to eat (something) voraciously.
  2. To make amorous advances to many women; to hit on women; to cruise for sex.

Synonyms

gulp downwolf down

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Words that rhyme with wolf

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

seawolfwerewolfwolfebeowulfsteppenwolfwolffwoolfwulfwulff

Related words

wildcatbeastmashersavagebrutecoyotebuck

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "wolf"?▾

"Wolf" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "wolf"?▾

The IPA transcription of "wolf" is /wʊlf/.

What does "wolf" mean?▾

Wolf: The gray wolf, specifically all subspecies of the gray wolf (Canis lupus) that are not dingoes or dogs.

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