How to pronounce shul
Say it like SHUUL. Shul is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SHUUL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shul pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHUULSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of shul
American and British speakers say shul in essentially the same way: /ʃʊl/ in the US and /ʃʊl/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHUUL.
What does shul mean?
- An Ashkenazi synagogue.
Words that rhyme with shul
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of shul.
Questions about saying shul
How do you pronounce shul?
Say SHUUL. The American pronunciation is /ʃʊl/. In British English it is /ʃʊl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shul?
Shul is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SHUUL.
Do Americans and Brits say shul the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʃʊl/ and the British form is /ʃʊl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.