How to pronounce areola
Say it like uh-REE-uh-luh. Areola has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REE).
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- uh
- REE
- uh
- luh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Areola 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.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of areola
American and British speakers say areola in essentially the same way: /əˈriələ/ in the US and /əˈriələ/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-REE-uh-luh.
What does areola mean?
- The circular, darkly pigmented area surrounding a nipple; the areola mammae.
- Any small circular area that is different from its immediate environment, such as the colored ring around the pupil of the eye (iris) or an inflamed region surrounding a pimple.
- Any of the small spaces throughout areolar connective tissue.
Where does areola come from?
Borrowed from Latin āreola (“small vacant space, garden”), diminutive of ārea.
Questions about saying areola
How do you pronounce areola?
Say uh-REE-uh-luh. The American pronunciation is /əˈriələ/. In British English it is /əˈriələ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in areola?
Areola has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REE). Broken into parts: uh · REE · uh · luh.
Do Americans and Brits say areola the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈriələ/ and the British form is /əˈriələ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.