How to pronounce poule
Say it like POOL. Poule is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- POOL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Poule pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of poule
American and British speakers say poule in essentially the same way: /pul/ in the US and /puːl/ in the UK.
British respelling: POOL.
What does poule mean?
- A girl, a young woman, especially seen as promiscuous; a slut.
- Alternative form of pool.
Where does poule come from?
Borrowed from French poule, from Latin pullus, pulla.
Words that rhyme with poule
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of poule.
Words that sound like poule
Questions about saying poule
How do you pronounce poule?
Say POOL. The American pronunciation is /pul/. In British English it is /puːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in poule?
Poule is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: POOL.
Do Americans and Brits say poule the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pul/ and the British form is /puːl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as poule?
Poule sounds the same as pool in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.