How to pronounce pulldoo
Say it like PUUL-doo. Pulldoo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUUL).
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- PUUL
- doo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pulldoo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PUULSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- dooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of pulldoo
American and British speakers say pulldoo in essentially the same way: /ˈpʊldu/ in the US and /ˈpʊlduː/ in the UK.
British respelling: PUUL-doo.
What does pulldoo mean?
- A coot; a medium-sized freshwater bird (genus Fulica) with dark plumage and a white frontal shield.
Where does pulldoo come from?
From French poule d'eau.
Questions about saying pulldoo
How do you pronounce pulldoo?
Say PUUL-doo. The American pronunciation is /ˈpʊldu/. In British English it is /ˈpʊlduː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pulldoo?
Pulldoo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUUL). Broken into parts: PUUL · doo.
Do Americans and Brits say pulldoo the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpʊldu/ and the British form is /ˈpʊlduː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.