How to pronounce pustule
Say it like PUHS-tyool. Pustule has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHS).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce pustule. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- PUHS
- tyool
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pustule pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PUHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- tyoolKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of pustule
American and British speakers say pustule in essentially the same way: /ˈpʌstjul/ in the US and /ˈpʌstjuːl/ in the UK.
British respelling: PUHS-tyool.
What does pustule mean?
- A small accumulation of pus in the epidermis or dermis.
- A pimple filled with pus.
- Anything like a pustule, on plants or animals; a small blister.
Where does pustule come from?
From Middle English pustule, from Old French pustule, from Latin pustula (“inflamed sore, blister”).
Questions about saying pustule
How do you pronounce pustule?
Say PUHS-tyool. The American pronunciation is /ˈpʌstjul/. In British English it is /ˈpʌstjuːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pustule?
Pustule has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHS). Broken into parts: PUHS · tyool.
Do Americans and Brits say pustule the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpʌstjul/ and the British form is /ˈpʌstjuːl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.