How to pronounce cooler
Say it like KOO-ler. Cooler has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOO).
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- KOO
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cooler 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.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of cooler
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KOO-luh.
What does cooler mean?
- a refrigerator for cooling liquids
- an iced drink especially white wine and fruit juice
- a cell for violent prisoners
Where does cooler come from?
From cool + -er.
Words that rhyme with cooler
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cooler.
Questions about saying cooler
How do you pronounce cooler?
Say KOO-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˈkulɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkuːlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cooler?
Cooler has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOO). Broken into parts: KOO · ler.
Is cooler 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 /ˈkuːlə/ (KOO-luh).