How to pronounce aioli
Say it like eye-OH-lee. Aioli has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OH).
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- eye
- OH
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aioli pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- eyeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- 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.
American vs British pronunciation of aioli
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: eye-OH-lih.
What does aioli mean?
- A type of sauce made from garlic and olive oil, often with egg and lemon juice and similar to mayonnaise.
Where does aioli come from?
Borrowed from French aïoli, from Occitan alhòli, from alh (“garlic”) + òli (“oil”).
Words that rhyme with aioli
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Questions about saying aioli
How do you pronounce aioli?
Say eye-OH-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌaɪˈoʊli/. In British English it is /aɪˈəʊlɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aioli?
Aioli has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OH). Broken into parts: eye · OH · lee.
Is aioli 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 /aɪˈəʊlɪ/ (eye-OH-lih).