How to pronounce couloir
Say it like kool-WOR. Couloir has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WOR).
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- kool
- WOR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Couloir pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- koolKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- WORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of couloir
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kool-WAH.
What does couloir mean?
- A steep gorge along a mountainside.
- A corridor or passage.
Where does couloir come from?
Borrowed from French couloir (literally “corridor”).
Words that rhyme with couloir
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of couloir.
Questions about saying couloir
How do you pronounce couloir?
Say kool-WOR. The American pronunciation is /kulˈwɑr/. In British English it is /kuːlˈwɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in couloir?
Couloir has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WOR). Broken into parts: kool · WOR.
Is couloir pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /kuːlˈwɑː/ (kool-WAH).