How to pronounce tulou
Say it like too-LOH. Tulou has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOH).
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- too
- LOH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tulou pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- LOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of tulou
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: too-LOH.
What does tulou mean?
- A fortified Chinese rural dwelling made from earth, unique to the Hakka in the mountainous areas in southeastern Fujian.
Words that rhyme with tulou
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tulou.
Questions about saying tulou
How do you pronounce tulou?
Say too-LOH. The American pronunciation is /tuˈloʊ/. In British English it is /tuːˈləʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tulou?
Tulou has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOH). Broken into parts: too · LOH.
Is tulou pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /tuːˈləʊ/ (too-LOH).