How to pronounce pool

Say it like this: /pul/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

British/puːl/

What does pool mean?

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

“the Pool of London”

Any small body of standing or stagnant water; a puddle.

A set of resources that are kept ready to use.

verbTo form a pool.

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