American English pronunciation

How to pronounce sullivan

IPA transcription: ['sʌləvən]

Pronunciation variants: ['sʌləvən]['sʌlɪvən]

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Noun

  • United States architect known for his steel framed skyscrapers and for coining the phrase `form follows function' (1856-1924)

  • United States psychiatrist (1892-1949)

  • United States host on a well known television variety show (1902-1974)

  • United States educator who was the teacher and lifelong companion of Helen Keller (1866-1936)

  • English composer of operettas who collaborated with the librettist William Gilbert (1842-1900)

Usage examples

  • Sullivan is a labour activist in the Ottawa area.
  • Sullivan's estimated profit was down to half a million dollars.
  • O'Sullivan dedicated this win to his father.
  • Kevin O'Sullivan took over.
  • Sullivan Creek flows through the central portion of the township.
  • The Morris-Oquaga-Wellsboro soil series is found along the creek in Sullivan County.
  • The play, directed by Sullivan starred Hirsch and Ben Vereen.
  • The Town of Sullivan is located in the northwest corner of the county.
  • Sullivan's school sports teams have the name Redskins.
  • It was won by Independent candidate Maureen O'Sullivan.