How to pronounce cholera
Say it like KOL-uh-ruh. Cholera has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOL).
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US American/ˈkɑlərə/KOL-uh-ruh
UK British/ˈkɒlərə/KOL-uh-ruh
- KOL
- uh
- ruh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cholera pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cholera
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOL-uh-ruh.
What does cholera mean?
noun
- Any of several acute infectious diseases of humans and domestic animals, caused by certain strains of the Vibrio cholerae bacterium through ingestion of contaminated water or food, usually marked by severe gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, and dehydratio
Questions about saying cholera
How do you pronounce cholera?
Say KOL-uh-ruh. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑlərə/. In British English it is /ˈkɒlərə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cholera?
Cholera has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOL). Broken into parts: KOL · uh · ruh.
Is cholera pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈkɒlərə/ (KOL-uh-ruh).