How to pronounce coolibah
Say it like KOO-lih-bah. Coolibah has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOO).
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US American/ˈkulɪˌbɑ/KOO-lih-bah
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- KOO
- lih
- bah
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coolibah 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.
- lihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- bahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
What does coolibah mean?
noun
- Any of a number of eucalyptus trees of central and northern Australia, in particular Eucalyptus microtheca.
Where does coolibah come from?
Possibly from Gamilaraay gulabaa or Yuwaalaraay gulabaa.
Questions about saying coolibah
How do you pronounce coolibah?
Say KOO-lih-bah. The American pronunciation is /ˈkulɪˌbɑ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coolibah?
Coolibah has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOO). Broken into parts: KOO · lih · bah.