How to pronounce tulle
Say it like TOOL. Tulle is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- TOOL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tulle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TOOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of tulle
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: TYOOL.
What does tulle mean?
- A kind of silk lace or light netting, used for clothing, veils, etc.
Where does tulle come from?
Borrowed from French tulle, named after French Tulle (a town), named after Latin Tūtēla (a Roman deity), from Latin tūtēla (whence English tutelary), from Latin tueor (whence tutor, tutorial).
Words that rhyme with tulle
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tulle.
Words that sound like tulle
Questions about saying tulle
How do you pronounce tulle?
Say TOOL. The American pronunciation is /tul/. In British English it is /tjuːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tulle?
Tulle is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TOOL.
Is tulle 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 /tjuːl/ (TYOOL).
What words sound the same as tulle?
Tulle sounds the same as tool in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.