How to pronounce poolish
Say it like POO-lish. Poolish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POO).
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- POO
- lish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Poolish pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- lishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of poolish
American and British speakers say poolish in essentially the same way: /ˈpulɪʃ/ in the US and /ˈpuːlɪʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: POO-lish.
What does poolish mean?
- A mixture of flour and water with a little yeast; used to make some forms of dough.
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Words that rhyme with poolish
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Questions about saying poolish
How do you pronounce poolish?
Say POO-lish. The American pronunciation is /ˈpulɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈpuːlɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in poolish?
Poolish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POO). Broken into parts: POO · lish.
Do Americans and Brits say poolish the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpulɪʃ/ and the British form is /ˈpuːlɪʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.