How to pronounce amole
Say it like uh-MOH-lay. Amole has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOH).
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- uh
- MOH
- lay
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amole 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.
- MOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- layKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of amole
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: uh-MOH-lee.
What does amole mean?
- Any of various parts of the Agave (or similar) plants, when used as soap.
- Chlorogalum pomeridianum, soap plant, a California native plant used for soap
- Sapindus saponaria, wingleaf soapberry
Where does amole come from?
From Mexican Spanish amole, from Classical Nahuatl ahmōlli.
Questions about saying amole
How do you pronounce amole?
Say uh-MOH-lay. The American pronunciation is /əˈmoʊleɪ/. In British English it is /əˈməʊli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amole?
Amole has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOH). Broken into parts: uh · MOH · lay.
Is amole 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 /əˈməʊli/ (uh-MOH-lee).