How to Pronounce Pool

To pronounce "pool", say POOL — one syllable, IPA /pul/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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💡 Tip for remembering “pool”

"pool" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with cool and vestibule, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: poole, poul — easy to mix up when writing.

What does pool mean?

noun

  1. A small and rather deep collection of (usually) fresh water, as one supplied by a spring, or occurring in the course of a stream; a reservoir for water.

    “the pools of Solomon”

  2. A small body of standing or stagnant water; a puddle.

verb

  1. (of a liquid) To form a pool.

noun

  1. A pool of water used for swimming, usually one which has been artificially constructed.

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Words that rhyme with pool

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

coolvestibuletoolridiculefoolrulecruelminusculejeweldualschoolyule

Related words

pondpuddlekittysyndicatecombineconsortiumforebaydrainage

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pool"?▾

"Pool" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "pool"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pool" is /pul/.

What does "pool" mean?▾

Pool: A small and rather deep collection of (usually) fresh water, as one supplied by a spring, or occurring in the course of a stream; a reservoir for water.

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