word
tulle
TOOL
tuːlListen
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Syllable breakdown
tulle
Sounds like
Say 'TOOL' — rhymes with 'pool'.
Dictionary meaning
A soft fine silk, nylon, or rayon net used for veils and ballet costumes.
History and origin
French — from Tulle, a city in south-west France where it was first made.
Examples
- The ballerina's tutu was made of layers of stiff tulle.
Common mispronunciations
TYOOLTUL-ay
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