Wolf: how to say it, spell it and use it
wolf
/wʊlf/
Short answer
The English word wolf is pronounced /wʊlf/. It is spelled W-O-L-F and has 4 letters. With a or an: a wolf. The plural is wolves.
Example sentence
The wolf howls at night.
Plural: wolves (f changes to v).
Key facts
- English
- wolf
- Pronunciation
- /wʊlf/
- With a or an
- a wolf
- Plural
- wolves
- Spelling
- W-O-L-F
- Number of letters
- 4
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Questions and answers
How do you pronounce wolf?
Wolf is pronounced /wʊlf/. Press the listen button on this page to hear it.
How do you spell wolf?
Wolf is spelled W-O-L-F. It has 4 letters.
What is the plural of wolf?
The plural of wolf is wolves.
Do you say a or an before wolf?
Say a wolf.
How do you use wolf in a sentence?
For example: The wolf howls at night.
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