How to pronounce pullover
Say it like PUUL-oh-ver. Pullover has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUUL).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈpʊloʊvər/PUUL-oh-ver
UK British/ˈpʊləʊvə/PUUL-oh-vuh
- PUUL
- oh
- ver
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pullover 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.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pullover
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: PUUL-oh-vuh.
What does pullover mean?
noun
- A sweater that must be put on by pulling it over the head; a sweater without buttons or a zipper in front.
- An exercise performed lying on the back in which the arms are extended behind the head and exertion lifts the weight above the head.
- An exercise in which the gymnast pulls up from a hang lifting the legs up and over the bar thus rolling into a support position.
Where does pullover come from?
Deverbal from pull over.
Questions about saying pullover
How do you pronounce pullover?
Say PUUL-oh-ver. The American pronunciation is /ˈpʊloʊvər/. In British English it is /ˈpʊləʊvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pullover?
Pullover has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUUL). Broken into parts: PUUL · oh · ver.
Is pullover pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈpʊləʊvə/ (PUUL-oh-vuh).