How to pronounce cola
Say it like KOH-luh. Cola has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH).
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- KOH
- luh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cola pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOHSay 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 cola
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KOH-luh.
What does cola mean?
- large genus of African trees bearing kola nuts
- carbonated drink flavored with extract from kola nuts (dope is a southernism in the United States)
Where does cola come from?
From a Niger-Congo language, compare Temne kola, Mandinka kola.
Words that rhyme with cola
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cola.
Words that sound like cola
Questions about saying cola
How do you pronounce cola?
Say KOH-luh. The American pronunciation is /ˈkoʊlə/. In British English it is /ˈkəʊlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cola?
Cola has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH). Broken into parts: KOH · luh.
Is cola 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 /ˈkəʊlə/ (KOH-luh).
What words sound the same as cola?
Cola sounds the same as kola in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.