How to pronounce tabbouleh
Say it like tuh-BOO-lay. Tabbouleh has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOO).
VoiceSpeed
US American/təˈbuleɪ/tuh-BOO-lay
UK British/təˈbuːli/tuh-BOO-lee
- tuh
- BOO
- lay
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tabbouleh pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- layKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of tabbouleh
American and British speakers say tabbouleh in essentially the same way: /təˈbuleɪ/ in the US and /təˈbuːli/ in the UK.
British respelling: tuh-BOO-lee.
What does tabbouleh mean?
noun
- A Levantine salad or meze generally consisting of bulgur wheat, chopped tomatoes, parsley, olive oil, and lemon juice.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- tabooli
Questions about saying tabbouleh
How do you pronounce tabbouleh?
Say tuh-BOO-lay. The American pronunciation is /təˈbuleɪ/. In British English it is /təˈbuːli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tabbouleh?
Tabbouleh has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOO). Broken into parts: tuh · BOO · lay.
Do Americans and Brits say tabbouleh the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /təˈbuleɪ/ and the British form is /təˈbuːli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.