How to Pronounce "sulky"
word
ˈsʌl.ki
SUL-kee
sˈʌlki
SUL-kee
Definition
If someone is sulky, they are silent and unhappy because they are upset or annoyed, often refusing to talk or smile.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsʌl.ki
British English
sˈʌlki
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SUL-kee
UK
SUL-kee
Listen in Context
The boy was sulky after losing the game.
She gets sulky when she doesn’t get her way.
Don’t be sulky; come join us!
She gave me a sulky look and didn’t say a word all evening.