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How to pronounce coulis

Say it like KOO-lee. Coulis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOO).

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US American/ˈkuli/KOO-lee
UK British/ˈkuːli/KOO-lee
  • KOO
  • lee
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Coulis pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. KOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
  2. leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.

American vs British pronunciation of coulis

American and British speakers say coulis in essentially the same way: /ˈkuli/ in the US and /ˈkuːli/ in the UK.

British respelling: KOO-lee.

What does coulis mean?

noun
  1. A thick sauce made with pureed vegetable or fruit and often used as a garnish.

Where does coulis come from?

Borrowed from French coulis.

Words that rhyme with coulis

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Words that sound like coulis

Questions about saying coulis

How do you pronounce coulis?

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 coulis?

Coulis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOO). Broken into parts: KOO · lee.

Do Americans and Brits say coulis 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 coulis?

Coulis sounds the same as coolly in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.

Pronunciation from Wiktionary; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).