How to pronounce tulips
Say it like TOO-lups. Tulips has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOO).
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US American/ˈtuləps/TOO-lups
UK British/ˈtjuːləps/TYOO-lups
- TOO
- lups
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tulips 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.
- lupsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tulips
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: TYOO-lups.
What does tulips mean?
noun
- plural of tulip How to pronounce tulip
Questions about saying tulips
How do you pronounce tulips?
Say TOO-lups. The American pronunciation is /ˈtuləps/. In British English it is /ˈtjuːləps/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tulips?
Tulips has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOO). Broken into parts: TOO · lups.
Is tulips 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 /ˈtjuːləps/ (TYOO-lups).