How to pronounce areole
Say it like AR-ee-ohl. Areole has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR).
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- AR
- ee
- ohl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Areole pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ohlKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of areole
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: AR-ee-ohl.
What does areole mean?
- Any of the smallest enclosures created by the veins of a leaf.
- A bump on a cactus out of which grow clusters of spines.
- A tessellation in the thallus of certain lichens.
Where does areole come from?
Borrowed from French aréole, from Latin areola: a small area.
Questions about saying areole
How do you pronounce areole?
Say AR-ee-ohl. The American pronunciation is /ˈærioʊl/. In British English it is /ˈæriəʊl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in areole?
Areole has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR). Broken into parts: AR · ee · ohl.
Is areole 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 /ˈæriəʊl/ (AR-ee-ohl).