How to Pronounce "cull"
word
ˈkəɫ
KUHL
kˈʌl
KUL
Definition
To select or remove particular animals or things from a group, often to control the population or keep the best ones. Commonly used for choosing animals to kill in order to maintain a healthy balance.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkəɫ
British English
kˈʌl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KUHL
UK
KUL
Listen in Context
The farmer decided to cull the sick animals from the herd.
Workers cull the best apples before packing them.
Authorities plan to cull deer to reduce their population.
Sometimes, libraries need to cull old or damaged books to make space for new ones.