Speakur

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How do you pronounce poilu?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈpwɑːluː/.
What does poilu mean?
A French infantryman during the First World War
Where does poilu come from?
It is traced to French.

How to pronounce poilu

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “poilu”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈpwɑːluː/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “poilu”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “poilu” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.