How to pronounce bola
Say it like BOH-luh. Bola has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH).
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- BOH
- luh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bola pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BOHSay 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 bola
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BOH-luh.
What does bola mean?
- A throwing weapon made of weights on the ends of a cord.
Where does bola come from?
Borrowed from Spanish bola (“ball”) and Portuguese bola (“ball”).
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Words that rhyme with bola
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Questions about saying bola
How do you pronounce bola?
Say BOH-luh. The American pronunciation is /ˈboʊlə/. In British English it is /ˈbəʊlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bola?
Bola has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH). Broken into parts: BOH · luh.
Is bola 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 /ˈbəʊlə/ (BOH-luh).