How to Pronounce "lull"
word
ˈɫəɫ
LUHL
lˈʌl
LULL
Definition
A 'lull' is a temporary period of quiet, calm, or decrease in activity. As a verb, it means to calm someone, especially to help them fall asleep.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫəɫ
British English
lˈʌl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LUHL
UK
LULL
Listen in Context
There was a lull in the traffic at noon.
She tried to lull the baby to sleep by singing a song.
After the storm, there was a lull before the rain started again.
There was an awkward lull in the conversation, so nobody spoke for a moment.