How to Pronounce Patchouli

To pronounce "patchouli", say PATCH-oul-i — 3 syllables, IPA /pəˈtʃuli/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/pəˈtʃuli/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “patchouli”

"patchouli" has 3 syllables: patch-oul-i. It rhymes with patchouly and pachouli, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: patchouly, pachouli — easy to mix up when writing.

What does patchouli mean?

noun

  1. Any of several East Indian plants in the genus Pogostemon, especially Pogostemon cablin, which yield a highly fragrant oil.
  2. The oil or perfume made from these plants.

Words that rhyme with patchouli

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

patchoulypachouli

Related words

pachoulipatchoulypouteriapogoniaputchockpatchukpotpourrifrangipani

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "patchouli"?▾

"Patchouli" has 3 syllables: patch · oul · i.

What is the IPA transcription of "patchouli"?▾

The IPA transcription of "patchouli" is /pəˈtʃuli/.

What does "patchouli" mean?▾

Patchouli: Any of several East Indian plants in the genus Pogostemon, especially Pogostemon cablin, which yield a highly fragrant oil.

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