How to Pronounce "hulls"

word

ˈhəɫz

HUHLZ

hˈʌlz

HULZ

Definition

'Hulls' are the outer coverings or shells of seeds, fruits, or nuts. It can also mean the main body of a ship or boat, not including the sails or engine.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈhəɫz

British English

hˈʌlz

Simplified Pronunciation

HUHLZ

HULZ

Listen in Context

Sunflower hulls can be used as animal feed.

Please remove the hulls from the strawberries before serving.

The ship’s hulls were damaged during the storm.

I always find popcorn hulls stuck in my teeth after a movie.