How to pronounce spoonula
Say it like SPOO-nuu-luh. Spoonula has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPOO).
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- SPOO
- nuu
- luh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spoonula pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- nuuKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of spoonula
American and British speakers say spoonula in essentially the same way: /ˈspunʊlə/ in the US and /ˈspuːnʊlə/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPOO-nuu-luh.
What does spoonula mean?
- A cooking utensil resembling both a spoon and a spatula.
Where does spoonula come from?
Blend of spoon + spatula.
Questions about saying spoonula
How do you pronounce spoonula?
Say SPOO-nuu-luh. The American pronunciation is /ˈspunʊlə/. In British English it is /ˈspuːnʊlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spoonula?
Spoonula has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPOO). Broken into parts: SPOO · nuu · luh.
Do Americans and Brits say spoonula the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈspunʊlə/ and the British form is /ˈspuːnʊlə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.