How to pronounce tulip
Say it like TOO-lup. Tulip has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOO).
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- TOO
- lup
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tulip 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.
- lupKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tulip
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: TYOO-lip.
What does tulip mean?
- A type of flowering plant, genus Tulipa.
- The flower of this plant.
Words that rhyme with tulip
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tulip.
Questions about saying tulip
How do you pronounce tulip?
Say TOO-lup. The American pronunciation is /ˈtuləp/. In British English it is /ˈtjuːlɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tulip?
Tulip has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOO). Broken into parts: TOO · lup.
Is tulip 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 /ˈtjuːlɪp/ (TYOO-lip).