How to pronounce tuile
Say it like TWEEL. Tuile is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- TWEEL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tuile pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TWEELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of tuile
American and British speakers say tuile in essentially the same way: /twil/ in the US and /twiːl/ in the UK.
British respelling: TWEEL.
What does tuile mean?
- A type of thin, papery cookie, often bent into fancy shapes and added as garnish to dishes or desserts.
Where does tuile come from?
Borrowed from French tuile (“tile”).
Words that rhyme with tuile
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tuile.
Questions about saying tuile
How do you pronounce tuile?
Say TWEEL. The American pronunciation is /twil/. In British English it is /twiːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tuile?
Tuile is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TWEEL.
Do Americans and Brits say tuile the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /twil/ and the British form is /twiːl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.