How to Pronounce "sully"
word
/ˈsəɫi/
SUH-lee
/sˈʌli/
SUH-lee
Definition
To make something dirty, stained, or damaged, especially someone's reputation or something pure.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈsəɫi/
British English
/sˈʌli/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SUH-lee
UK
SUH-lee
Listen in Context
His actions sullied the team's good name.
The muddy water sullied her white dress.
He did not want to sully his family's reputation.
It only takes one lie to sully years of trust.