How to pronounce puli
Say it like POO-lee. Puli has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POO).
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- POO
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Puli 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of puli
American and British speakers say puli in essentially the same way: /ˈpuli/ in the US and /ˈpuːli/ in the UK.
British respelling: POO-lee.
What does puli mean?
- One of a breed of Hungarian sheepdog with a distinctive thick, corded coat.
Where does puli come from?
Borrowed from Hungarian puli.
Words that rhyme with puli
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of puli.
Questions about saying puli
How do you pronounce puli?
Say POO-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈpuli/. In British English it is /ˈpuːli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in puli?
Puli has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POO). Broken into parts: POO · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say puli the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpuli/ and the British form is /ˈpuːli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.