How to pronounce abolla
Say it like uh-BAH-luh. Abolla has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAH).
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- uh
- BAH
- luh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abolla pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of abolla
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: uh-BOL-uh.
What does abolla mean?
- A cloak made of a piece of cloth folded double, worn by Ancient Greeks and Romans draped over one shoulder and fastened with a brooch.
Where does abolla come from?
Borrowed from Latin abolla.
Words that rhyme with abolla
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of abolla.
Questions about saying abolla
How do you pronounce abolla?
Say uh-BAH-luh. The American pronunciation is /əˈbɑlə/. In British English it is /əˈbɒlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abolla?
Abolla has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAH). Broken into parts: uh · BAH · luh.
Is abolla pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /əˈbɒlə/ (uh-BOL-uh).