How to pronounce woolsey
Say it like WUUL-zee. Woolsey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUUL).
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- WUUL
- zee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Woolsey 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.
- zeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of woolsey
American and British speakers say woolsey in essentially the same way: /ˈwʊlzi/ in the US and /ˈwʊlzi/ in the UK.
British respelling: WUUL-zee.
What does woolsey mean?
- A material made of cotton and wool.
Questions about saying woolsey
How do you pronounce woolsey?
Say WUUL-zee. The American pronunciation is /ˈwʊlzi/. In British English it is /ˈwʊlzi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in woolsey?
Woolsey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUUL). Broken into parts: WUUL · zee.
Do Americans and Brits say woolsey the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwʊlzi/ and the British form is /ˈwʊlzi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.