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Dull Pronunciation

Dull is pronounced DUHL, IPA /ˈdəl/.

DUHL

US /ˈdəl/  ·  UK /ˈdʌl/

Syllables: DUHL (1 syllable)

adjective and verb: Not interesting, not bright or sharp, or to make something less sharp or less strong.

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Dull in a Sentence

  • The second half of the film was dull.
  • A dull grey sky hung over the match.
  • Painkillers dull the ache but do not cure it.

Common Mispronunciations of Dull

Not DOOL

The u takes the value it has in gull and hull, not the oo of fool.

Not DOO-uhl

One beat, with nothing after the l. Two beats give dual, meaning double.

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