How to pronounce coolant
Say it like KOO-lunt. Coolant has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOO).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce coolant. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- KOO
- lunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coolant pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- luntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of coolant
American and British speakers say coolant in essentially the same way: /ˈkulənt/ in the US and /ˈkuːlənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: KOO-lunt.
What does coolant mean?
- A medium, usually fluid, used to draw heat from an object.“Coolant is used in car engines and industrial processes, where excess heat could cause machine damage.”
Where does coolant come from?
From cool + -ant.
Questions about saying coolant
How do you pronounce coolant?
Say KOO-lunt. The American pronunciation is /ˈkulənt/. In British English it is /ˈkuːlənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coolant?
Coolant has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOO). Broken into parts: KOO · lunt.
Do Americans and Brits say coolant the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkulənt/ and the British form is /ˈkuːlənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.