How to pronounce cholla
Say it like CHAH-luh. Cholla has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAH).
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- CHAH
- luh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cholla pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cholla
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: CHOL-uh.
What does cholla mean?
- Any of several species of cactus in the genus Cylindropuntia, having very spiny, cylindrical stem segments.
Where does cholla come from?
From a Mexican Spanish use of Spanish cholla (“head, skull”).
Words that rhyme with cholla
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cholla.
Questions about saying cholla
How do you pronounce cholla?
Say CHAH-luh. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃɑlə/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɒlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cholla?
Cholla has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAH). Broken into parts: CHAH · luh.
Is cholla 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 /ˈtʃɒlə/ (CHOL-uh).