How to pronounce gula
Say it like GHYOO-luh. Gula has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHYOO).
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- GHYOO
- luh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gula pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GHYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of gula
American and British speakers say gula in essentially the same way: /ˈɡjulə/ in the US and /ˈɡjuːlə/ in the UK.
British respelling: GHYOO-luh.
What does gula mean?
- The upper front of the neck, next to the chin; the upper throat.
- A plate which in most insects supports the submentum.
- A capping molding; a cymatium.
Where does gula come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin gula (“throat, gullet”).
Words that rhyme with gula
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gula.
Questions about saying gula
How do you pronounce gula?
Say GHYOO-luh. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡjulə/. In British English it is /ˈɡjuːlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gula?
Gula has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHYOO). Broken into parts: GHYOO · luh.
Do Americans and Brits say gula the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡjulə/ and the British form is /ˈɡjuːlə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.