How to Pronounce "coulee"
word
ˈkuɫi
KOO-lee
ˈkuli
KOO-lee
Definition
A coulee is a deep, narrow valley or ravine, usually formed by running water, often found in the western United States and Canada. It can also refer to a dry stream bed or channel that only occasionally carries water.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkuɫi
British English
ˈkuli
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KOO-lee
UK
KOO-lee
Listen in Context
The river flows through a deep coulee.
We hiked along the edge of the coulee.
Many animals live near the coulee.
After heavy rain, the coulee quickly filled with water.