How to pronounce kulich
Say it like KYOO-lik. Kulich has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KYOO).
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- KYOO
- lik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kulich pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- likKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of kulich
American and British speakers say kulich in essentially the same way: /ˈkjulɪk/ in the US and /ˈkjuːlɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: KYOO-lik.
What does kulich mean?
- A tall, cylindrical Eastern European Easter bread, traditional in the Orthodox Christian faith.
Questions about saying kulich
How do you pronounce kulich?
Say KYOO-lik. The American pronunciation is /ˈkjulɪk/. In British English it is /ˈkjuːlɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kulich?
Kulich has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KYOO). Broken into parts: KYOO · lik.
Do Americans and Brits say kulich the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkjulɪk/ and the British form is /ˈkjuːlɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.