How to pronounce boule
Say it like BOOL. Boule is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- BOOL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Boule pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BOOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of boule
American and British speakers say boule in essentially the same way: /bul/ in the US and /buːl/ in the UK.
British respelling: BOOL.
What does boule mean?
- One of the bowls used in the French game of boules.
- A single-crystal ingot produced by synthetic means.
- A round loaf of bread.
- Alternative form of buhl.
Where does boule come from?
From French boule. Doublet of bull (etymologies 2 and 4) and bulla, or of bowl and pulla, depending on the etymology of the French word.
Words that rhyme with boule
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of boule.
Questions about saying boule
How do you pronounce boule?
Say BOOL. The American pronunciation is /bul/. In British English it is /buːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in boule?
Boule is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BOOL.
Do Americans and Brits say boule the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bul/ and the British form is /buːl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.