How to pronounce tule
Say it like TOO-lee. Tule has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOO).
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- TOO
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tule 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of tule
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: TYOO-lee.
What does tule mean?
- Any of a number of large freshwater sedges of western North America formerly classified in the genus Scirpus, but now mostly as Schoenoplectus
- A type of chinook salmon which spawns in the Columbia River basin
Where does tule come from?
From Spanish tule, from Classical Nahuatl tōllin (“bulrush, sedge”).
Words that rhyme with tule
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tule.
Questions about saying tule
How do you pronounce tule?
Say TOO-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtuli/. In British English it is /ˈtjuːli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tule?
Tule has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOO). Broken into parts: TOO · lee.
Is tule pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /ˈtjuːli/ (TYOO-lee).