How to pronounce kulis
Say it like KOO-lis. Kulis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOO).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce kulis. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- KOO
- lis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kulis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- lisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of kulis
American and British speakers say kulis in essentially the same way: /ˈkulɪs/ in the US and /ˈkuːlɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: KOO-lis.
What does kulis mean?
- plural of kuli
Questions about saying kulis
How do you pronounce kulis?
Say KOO-lis. The American pronunciation is /ˈkulɪs/. In British English it is /ˈkuːlɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kulis?
Kulis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOO). Broken into parts: KOO · lis.
Do Americans and Brits say kulis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkulɪs/ and the British form is /ˈkuːlɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.