How to pronounce patchouli
Say it like puh-CHOO-lee. Patchouli has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (CHOO).
- puh
- CHOO
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Patchouli pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- CHOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of patchouli
American and British speakers say patchouli in essentially the same way: /pəˈtʃuli/ in the US and /pəˈtʃuːli/ in the UK.
British respelling: puh-CHOO-lee.
What does patchouli mean?
- Any of several East Indian plants in the genus Pogostemon, especially Pogostemon cablin, which yield a highly fragrant oil.
- The oil or perfume made from these plants.
Words that rhyme with patchouli
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of patchouli.
Questions about saying patchouli
How do you pronounce patchouli?
Say puh-CHOO-lee. The American pronunciation is /pəˈtʃuli/. In British English it is /pəˈtʃuːli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in patchouli?
Patchouli has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (CHOO). Broken into parts: puh · CHOO · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say patchouli the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pəˈtʃuli/ and the British form is /pəˈtʃuːli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.