How to Pronounce “Uluru”
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- American (US)
- /uːˈluːruː/
- British (UK)
- /uːˈluːruː/
What “Uluru” means
proper noun — A giant free-standing rock in central Australia.
Pronunciation Notes
Where the stress falls. “Uluru” has 3 syllables, and the transcription /uːˈluːruː/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the second one — so the second syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Uluru" mean?
Uluru (proper noun): A giant free-standing rock in central Australia.
How do you pronounce "Uluru" in American vs British English?
Both accents use the same sequence of phonemes for "Uluru", /uːˈluːruː/, so the difference you hear is in how the vowels are coloured rather than in which sounds are used. Play both on this page to compare.
What is the IPA transcription of "Uluru"?
/uːˈluːruː/ in American English, /uːˈluːruː/ in British English.
Which syllable is stressed in "Uluru"?
“Uluru” has 3 syllables, and the transcription /uːˈluːruː/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the second one — so the second syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
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