sully

How to Split "sully" into Syllables

The word sully is divided into 2 syllables: sul·ly. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• sul — 1st syllable
• ly — 2nd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of sully:

• IPA: /ˈsʌli/

📖 Definitions

1. sully (third-person singular simple present sullies, present participle sullying, simple past and past participle sullied)

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English sulen, sulien (“to become dirty; to defile, pollute, taint”), from Old English sylian (“to soil, pollute; to sully”), from Proto-West Germanic *sulwōn, *sulwijan (“to make dirty; to sully”), from Proto-Indo-European *sūl- (“thick liquid, muck”), perhaps conflated partially with Old French souillier (“to soil”) (modern French souiller) from the same Germanic source. The word is cognate with Danish søle (“to sully”), West Flemish seulewen (“to sully...

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

Understanding how to break down sully 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 sully with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
sully	2	sul·ly
Sheila	2	shei-la
sexual	3	se-xu-al
soil	1	soil
squally	2	squal-ly

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to sully:

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