How to pronounce tui
Say it like TOO-ee. Tui has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOO).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce tui. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- TOO
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tui 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of tui
American and British speakers say tui in essentially the same way: /ˈtui/ in the US and /ˈtuːi/ in the UK.
British respelling: TOO-ee.
What does tui mean?
- A species of honeyeater, Prosthemadera novaeseelandiae, a bird which is endemic to New Zealand.
Where does tui come from?
Borrowed from Māori tūī.
Words that rhyme with tui
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tui.
Questions about saying tui
How do you pronounce tui?
Say TOO-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtui/. In British English it is /ˈtuːi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tui?
Tui has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOO). Broken into parts: TOO · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say tui the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtui/ and the British form is /ˈtuːi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.