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Make the vowel sound like 'uh' with your mouth open and tongue neutral.
End with an 'l' sound, touching the roof of your mouth.
golf (gulf)
gul (gulf)
golf (gulf)
Same as American
Same as American
Same as American
Same as American
Same as American
Same as American
No, 'gulf' has a 'u' sound, not an 'o'.
No, the 'l' is pronounced clearly.
The word 'gulf' is one syllable, so there is no stress on a specific part.
A large difference or a deep inlet of the sea.
/ˈɡʌli/
A small valley or ravine
/ɡʌl/
A type of seabird
/ɡʌltʃ/
A narrow and steep-sided ravine
'Gulley' has two syllables, while 'gulf' has one.
'Gull' lacks the 'f' sound found in 'gulf'.
'Gulch' ends with a 'ch' sound, unlike 'gulf'.
Focus on the 'u' in 'gulf' sounding like 'uh,' compared to 'o' in 'golf' which sounds like 'aw'.
Ensure you pronounce the 'l' by placing your tongue against the roof of your mouth.
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