The spelling of "gulu" can vary, depending on the context and language. In some African languages, such as Acholi and Luo, "gulu" refers to a place or region. It is pronounced as /ˈɡu.lu/ in IPA phonetic transcription, with a hard "g" sound and a long "u" sound. In contrast, in Indonesian and Malay, "gulu" is spelled "gulung" and refers to a roll or coil. It is pronounced as /ɡuːluŋ/. Understanding the context and language is important in accurately spelling and pronouncing "gulu".