How to pronounce oul
Say it like OHL. Oul is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/oʊl/OHL
UK British/əʊl/OHL
- OHL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oul pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of oul
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OHL.
What does oul mean?
adjective
- Alternative form of ould.
Words that rhyme with oul
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Questions about saying oul
How do you pronounce oul?
Say OHL. The American pronunciation is /oʊl/. In British English it is /əʊl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oul?
Oul is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: OHL.
Is oul pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /əʊl/ (OHL).