How to pronounce Toulouse
Say it like too-LOOZ. Toulouse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOOZ).
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- too
- LOOZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Toulouse pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- LOOZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of Toulouse
American and British speakers say Toulouse in essentially the same way: /tuˈluz/ in the US and /tuːˈluːz/ in the UK.
British respelling: too-LOOZ.
What does Toulouse mean?
- The capital city of Haute-Garonne department and of the larger Occitania region, France.
Where does Toulouse come from?
Borrowed from French Toulouse.
Words that rhyme with Toulouse
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Toulouse.
Questions about saying Toulouse
How do you pronounce Toulouse?
Say too-LOOZ. The American pronunciation is /tuˈluz/. In British English it is /tuːˈluːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Toulouse?
Toulouse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOOZ). Broken into parts: too · LOOZ.
Do Americans and Brits say Toulouse the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /tuˈluz/ and the British form is /tuːˈluːz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.