How to pronounce coulisse
Say it like koo-LEES. Coulisse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEES).
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- koo
- LEES
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coulisse pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- LEESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of coulisse
American and British speakers say coulisse in essentially the same way: /kuˈlis/ in the US and /kuːˈliːs/ in the UK.
British respelling: koo-LEES.
What does coulisse mean?
- A piece of timber having a groove in which something glides.
- A fluting in a sword blade.
- A side scene of the stage in a theater or the space between the side scenes.
Where does coulisse come from?
Borrowed from French coulisse.
Words that rhyme with coulisse
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of coulisse.
Questions about saying coulisse
How do you pronounce coulisse?
Say koo-LEES. The American pronunciation is /kuˈlis/. In British English it is /kuːˈliːs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coulisse?
Coulisse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEES). Broken into parts: koo · LEES.
Do Americans and Brits say coulisse the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kuˈlis/ and the British form is /kuːˈliːs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.