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thule

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(nou) a town in northwestern Greenland; during World War II a United States naval base was built there (nou) the geographical region believed by ancient geographers to be the northernmost land in the inhabited world

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Common mistakes of thule pronunciation

Misplacing the primary stress: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "thule" as /ˈθuːli/. The correct pronunciation is /ˈθuːl/ in both US and UK English. Tip: Focus on the first syllable for the correct stress.
Adding an unnecessary vowel: Some may say "thule" as /θuːlə/ by adding an extra vowel sound. The proper pronunciation is /ˈθuːl/. Tip: Practice saying the word without adding extra sounds at the end.
Mispronouncing the "th" sound: A common mistake is pronouncing "th" as "t," resulting in "tule" /ˈtuːl/. The correct sound is /θ/, as in "think." Tip: Place your tongue between your teeth to produce the "th" sound accurately.
Ignoring the vowel length: People might say "thule" with a short vowel sound, as in /θʊl/. However, the vowel is long, pronounced as /θuːl/. Tip: Hold the "u" sound longer to emphasize its length.
Confusing with similar words: Some may confuse "thule" with "tool" /tuːl/, leading to incorrect pronunciation. The correct form is /ˈθuːl/. Tip: Distinguish the initial "th" sound to avoid confusion with similar-sounding words.

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How do you pronounce "thule"?

In English, "thule" is pronounced as /ˈθuːli/. The first syllable has primary stress, and the "th" is pronounced like the "th" in "think."

Is there a difference in pronunciation of "thule" between American and British English?

In both American and British English, "thule" is typically pronounced the same way, /ˈθuːli/. There are no significant regional variations in this case.

What is the syllable breakdown for "thule"?

The word "thule" has two syllables: "thu" and "le." It is pronounced as /ˈθuː-li/, with the first syllable receiving the stress.

Are there any common mistakes in pronouncing "thule"?

A common mistake is mispronouncing "thule" with a silent "h" or saying it like "tool." The correct pronunciation emphasizes the "th" sound, making it /ˈθuːli/.