How to pronounce cullis
Say it like KUHL-is. Cullis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHL).
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- KUHL
- is
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cullis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KUHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- isKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cullis
American and British speakers say cullis in essentially the same way: /ˈkʌlɪs/ in the US and /ˈkʌlɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: KUHL-is.
What does cullis mean?
- A gutter in a roof.
- A channel or groove, as for a side-scene in a theater.
Where does cullis come from?
French coulisse (“groove”).
Questions about saying cullis
How do you pronounce cullis?
Say KUHL-is. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌlɪs/. In British English it is /ˈkʌlɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cullis?
Cullis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHL). Broken into parts: KUHL · is.
Do Americans and Brits say cullis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkʌlɪs/ and the British form is /ˈkʌlɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.