sulk

How to Split "sulk" into Syllables

The word sulk is divided into 1 syllables: sulk. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• sulk — 1st syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of sulk:

• IPA: /sʌlk/

📖 Definitions

1. sulk (third-person singular simple present sulks, present participle sulking, simple past and past participle sulked)
2. “sulk”, in The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th edition, Boston, Mass.: Houghton Mifflin, 2000, →ISBN.

📚 Word Origin & History

Back-formation from sulky, of uncertain origin. Probably from Middle English *sulke, *solke (attested in solcenesse (“idleness; laziness”), from Old English āsolcennys (“idleness; slothfulness; sluggishness; laziness”), from āsolcen (“sulky, languid”), from past participle of Old English āseolcan (“be slow; be weak or slothful; languish”), from Proto-Germanic *selkaną (“to fall in drops; dribble; droop”), from Proto-Indo-European *sélǵ-o-nom, from *selǵ- (“to let go...

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

Understanding how to break down sulk into syllables helps with:

• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
• Improved spelling — Breaking words into chunks makes them easier to remember and write
• Reading fluency — Recognizing syllable patterns speeds up reading comprehension
• Poetry and lyrics — Syllable counting is essential for meter and rhythm
• Language learning — Non-native speakers benefit from syllable awareness

📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare sulk with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
sulk	1	sulk
slug	1	slug
Seljuk	2	sel-juk
sillies	2	sil-lies
skulk	1	skulk

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to sulk:

sulfa, sulky, Sulla, sully, sulfur, sullen, sultan, sultry.