How to pronounce Angola
Say it like ang-GOH-luh. Angola has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GOH).
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- ang
- GOH
- luh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Angola pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- angKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- GOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Angola
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ang-GOH-luh.
What does Angola mean?
- A country in Southern Africa. Official name: Republic of Angola. Capital and largest city: Luanda.
- The People's Republic of Angola, from 1975 to 1992.
Where does Angola come from?
The Louisiana State Penitentiary is named "Angola" after the Angola slave plantation it replaced, which was named after the country, from which many enslaved people in Louisiana had been taken.
Words that rhyme with Angola
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Questions about saying Angola
How do you pronounce Angola?
Say ang-GOH-luh. The American pronunciation is /æŋˈɡoʊlə/. In British English it is /æŋˈɡəʊlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Angola?
Angola has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GOH). Broken into parts: ang · GOH · luh.
Is Angola 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 /æŋˈɡəʊlə/ (ang-GOH-luh).