Cómo Pronunciar "coolie"

word

ˈkuːli

KOO-lee

kˈuːli

KOO-lee

Definición

An old, now offensive term for a manual laborer, especially in Asia. The word was widely used during colonial times but is considered derogatory today.

Transcripción IPA

Inglés Americano

ˈkuːli

Inglés Británico

kˈuːli

Pronunciación Simplificada

EE.UU.

KOO-lee

Escucha en Contexto

In old books, the word coolie was often used to describe workers at ports.

People no longer use the word coolie because it is offensive.

The term coolie is found in many historical documents.

That movie used 'coolie,' but it's really outdated and disrespectful now.