How to pronounce ule
Say it like OO-lay. Ule has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OO).
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- OO
- lay
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ule pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- layKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of ule
American and British speakers say ule in essentially the same way: /ˈuleɪ/ in the US and /ˈuːleɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: OO-lay.
What does ule mean?
- A Mexican and Central American tree (Castilla elastica), related to the breadfruit tree, whose milky juice contains caoutchouc.
Where does ule come from?
From Spanish hule, from Classical Nahuatl ōlli.
Questions about saying ule
How do you pronounce ule?
Say OO-lay. The American pronunciation is /ˈuleɪ/. In British English it is /ˈuːleɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ule?
Ule has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OO). Broken into parts: OO · lay.
Do Americans and Brits say ule the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈuleɪ/ and the British form is /ˈuːleɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.