How to pronounce aeolian
Say it like ee-OH-lee-un. Aeolian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OH).
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- ee
- OH
- lee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aeolian pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- OHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of aeolian
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ee-OH-lee-un.
What does aeolian mean?
- of, or relating to the wind.
- carried, deposited or eroded by the wind.
- Aeolian mode
- A lightweight fabric with a ribbed surface, generally made by combining silk and cotton, or silk and worsted warp and weft.
Where does aeolian come from?
. Piecewise doublet of Aeolian.
Words that rhyme with aeolian
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Questions about saying aeolian
How do you pronounce aeolian?
Say ee-OH-lee-un. The American pronunciation is /iˈoʊliən/. In British English it is /iˈəʊliən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aeolian?
Aeolian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OH). Broken into parts: ee · OH · lee · un.
Is aeolian pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /iˈəʊliən/ (ee-OH-lee-un).