How to pronounce alula
Say it like AL-yoo-luh. Alula has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL).
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- AL
- yoo
- luh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alula pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- yooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of alula
American and British speakers say alula in essentially the same way: /ˈæljulə/ in the US and /ˈæljuːlə/ in the UK.
British respelling: AL-yoo-luh.
What does alula mean?
- A small projection of three or four feathers on the first digit of the wing on some birds.
- A flower, a species of Hawaiian lobelioid.
Where does alula come from?
From Latin ala (“wing”) + English -ula.
Questions about saying alula
How do you pronounce alula?
Say AL-yoo-luh. The American pronunciation is /ˈæljulə/. In British English it is /ˈæljuːlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alula?
Alula has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL). Broken into parts: AL · yoo · luh.
Do Americans and Brits say alula the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæljulə/ and the British form is /ˈæljuːlə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.