How to pronounce arwhoolie
Say it like ar-HOO-lee. Arwhoolie has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HOO).
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- ar
- HOO
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Arwhoolie pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- arKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- HOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of arwhoolie
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ah-HOO-lee.
What does arwhoolie mean?
- A slow, introspective African-American song type that has its origin in solo work songs, featuring a meandering melody, irregular rhythms, and various forms of wordless vocalization.
Words that rhyme with arwhoolie
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of arwhoolie.
Questions about saying arwhoolie
How do you pronounce arwhoolie?
Say ar-HOO-lee. The American pronunciation is /ɑrˈhuli/. In British English it is /ɑːˈhuːli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in arwhoolie?
Arwhoolie has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HOO). Broken into parts: ar · HOO · lee.
Is arwhoolie pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ɑːˈhuːli/ (ah-HOO-lee).