How to pronounce hulas
Say it like HOO-luz. Hulas has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOO).
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- HOO
- luz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hulas 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.
- luzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hulas
American and British speakers say hulas in essentially the same way: /ˈhuləz/ in the US and /ˈhuːləz/ in the UK.
British respelling: HOO-luz.
What does hulas mean?
- plural of hula How to pronounce hula
- third-person singular simple present indicative of hula How to pronounce hula
Questions about saying hulas
How do you pronounce hulas?
Say HOO-luz. The American pronunciation is /ˈhuləz/. In British English it is /ˈhuːləz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hulas?
Hulas has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOO). Broken into parts: HOO · luz.
Do Americans and Brits say hulas the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhuləz/ and the British form is /ˈhuːləz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.