How to pronounce tulwar
Say it like TUHL-war. Tulwar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUHL).
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US American/ˈtʌlwɑr/TUHL-war
UK British/ˈtʌlwɑː/TUHL-wah
- TUHL
- war
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tulwar pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TUHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- warKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of tulwar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TUHL-wah.
What does tulwar mean?
noun
- A type of curved sword used in India and throughout South Asia.
Questions about saying tulwar
How do you pronounce tulwar?
Say TUHL-war. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʌlwɑr/. In British English it is /ˈtʌlwɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tulwar?
Tulwar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUHL). Broken into parts: TUHL · war.
Is tulwar pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈtʌlwɑː/ (TUHL-wah).