How to Pronounce "pulchritude"
word
[ˈpʰʌɫkɹəˌtjuːd]
PUHL-kri-tyood
[ˈpʰʌɫkɹəˌtjuːd]
PUHL-kri-tyood
Definition
Pulchritude means great physical beauty, especially in a person. It is a very formal and literary word.
IPA Transcription
American English
[ˈpʰʌɫkɹəˌtjuːd]
British English
[ˈpʰʌɫkɹəˌtjuːd]
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PUHL-kri-tyood
UK
PUHL-kri-tyood
Listen in Context
Her pulchritude was admired by everyone at the party.
The artist tried to capture the pulchritude of the landscape.
We admired the pulchritude of the old building.
It's rare to hear someone use the word pulchritude outside of a novel or poem.