How to pronounce coolie
Say it like KOO-lee. Coolie 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 coolie. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- KOO
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coolie 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of coolie
American and British speakers say coolie in essentially the same way: /ˈkuli/ in the US and /ˈkuːli/ in the UK.
British respelling: KOO-lee.
What does coolie mean?
- An unskilled Asian worker, usually of Chinese or Indian descent; a laborer; a porter. Coolies were frequently transported to other countries in the 19th and early 20th centuries as indentured laborers.
Words that rhyme with coolie
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of coolie.
Words that sound like coolie
Questions about saying coolie
How do you pronounce coolie?
Say KOO-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkuli/. In British English it is /ˈkuːli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coolie?
Coolie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOO). Broken into parts: KOO · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say coolie the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkuli/ and the British form is /ˈkuːli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as coolie?
Coolie sounds the same as coolly in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.