English pronunciation · Words Starting with G
Gulf Pronunciation
Gulf is pronounced GUHLF, IPA /ˈgəlf/.
GUHLF
US /ˈgəlf/ · UK /ˈgʌlf/
Syllables: GUHLF (1 syllable)
noun: A large bay where the sea cuts deep into the land, or a wide gap between two things.
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Gulf in a Sentence
- The Gulf of Mexico narrows towards the west.
- A widening gulf separates the two wings of the party.
- They sailed across the gulf in two days.
Common Mispronunciations of Gulf
Not GOLF
Rhyme it with hull plus an f, never with the game played with clubs. The two words differ only in that vowel.
Not GUHLP
It closes on f, not p. A final p gives gulp, which is what you do when swallowing hard.
Tip: Squeeze the l and the f into the same single beat.
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