How to pronounce touloulou
Say it like TOO-loo-loo. Touloulou has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOO).
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- TOO
- loo
- loo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Touloulou pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- looKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- looKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of touloulou
American and British speakers say touloulou in essentially the same way: /ˈtululu/ in the US and /ˈtuːluːluː/ in the UK.
British respelling: TOO-loo-loo.
What does touloulou mean?
- A costumed character of the French Guianan carnival: a masked woman who invites men to dance.
Questions about saying touloulou
How do you pronounce touloulou?
Say TOO-loo-loo. The American pronunciation is /ˈtululu/. In British English it is /ˈtuːluːluː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in touloulou?
Touloulou has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOO). Broken into parts: TOO · loo · loo.
Do Americans and Brits say touloulou the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtululu/ and the British form is /ˈtuːluːluː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.