How to Pronounce "hula"
word
/ˈhuɫə/
HOO-luh
/hˈuːlɐ/
HOO-luh
Definition
A traditional Hawaiian dance where performers move their hips and hands to tell stories, often accompanied by music or chanting.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈhuɫə/
British English
/hˈuːlɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HOO-luh
UK
HOO-luh
Listen in Context
We watched a hula performance at the festival.
She is learning how to dance hula.
The hula is important in Hawaiian culture.
Have you ever tried doing the hula at a luau?