How to pronounce woollen
Say it like WUUL-un. Woollen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUUL).
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- WUUL
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Woollen pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WUULSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of woollen
American and British speakers say woollen in essentially the same way: /ˈwʊlən/ in the US and /ˈwʊlən/ in the UK.
British respelling: WUUL-un.
What does woollen mean?
- Alternative spelling of woolen.
- Alternative spelling of woolen.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with woollen
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of woollen.
Words that sound like woollen
Questions about saying woollen
How do you pronounce woollen?
Say WUUL-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈwʊlən/. In British English it is /ˈwʊlən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in woollen?
Woollen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUUL). Broken into parts: WUUL · un.
Do Americans and Brits say woollen the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwʊlən/ and the British form is /ˈwʊlən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as woollen?
Woollen sounds the same as woolen in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.