How to pronounce coolish
Say it like KOO-lish. Coolish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOO).
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- KOO
- lish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coolish 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.
- lishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of coolish
American and British speakers say coolish in essentially the same way: /ˈkulɪʃ/ in the US and /ˈkuːlɪʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KOO-lish.
What does coolish mean?
- Quite cool.
Where does coolish come from?
From cool + -ish.
Words that rhyme with coolish
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of coolish.
Questions about saying coolish
How do you pronounce coolish?
Say KOO-lish. The American pronunciation is /ˈkulɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈkuːlɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coolish?
Coolish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOO). Broken into parts: KOO · lish.
Do Americans and Brits say coolish the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkulɪʃ/ and the British form is /ˈkuːlɪʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.