How to pronounce pulchritude
Say it like PUHL-kruh-tyood. Pulchritude has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHL).
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- PUHL
- kruh
- tyood
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pulchritude pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PUHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- kruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tyoodKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of pulchritude
American and British speakers say pulchritude in essentially the same way: /ˈpʌlkrətjud/ in the US and /ˈpʌlkrətjuːd/ in the UK.
British respelling: PUHL-kruh-tyood.
What does pulchritude mean?
- Physical beauty.
Where does pulchritude come from?
From Middle English pulcritude, from Latin pulchritūdō, from pulcher (“beautiful”).
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Questions about saying pulchritude
How do you pronounce pulchritude?
Say PUHL-kruh-tyood. The American pronunciation is /ˈpʌlkrətjud/. In British English it is /ˈpʌlkrətjuːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pulchritude?
Pulchritude has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHL). Broken into parts: PUHL · kruh · tyood.
Do Americans and Brits say pulchritude the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpʌlkrətjud/ and the British form is /ˈpʌlkrətjuːd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.