How to pronounce hula
Say it like HOO-luh. Hula has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOO).
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- HOO
- luh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hula pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HOOSay 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 hula
American and British speakers say hula in essentially the same way: /ˈhulə/ in the US and /ˈhuːlə/ in the UK.
British respelling: HOO-luh.
What does hula mean?
- A form of chant and dance, which was developed in the Hawaiian Islands by the Polynesians who originally settled there.
- To dance the hula.
Where does hula come from?
Borrowed from Hawaiian hula.
Words that rhyme with hula
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hula.
Questions about saying hula
How do you pronounce hula?
Say HOO-luh. The American pronunciation is /ˈhulə/. In British English it is /ˈhuːlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hula?
Hula has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOO). Broken into parts: HOO · luh.
Do Americans and Brits say hula the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhulə/ and the British form is /ˈhuːlə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.