How to pronounce corolla
Say it like kuh-RAH-luh. Corolla has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAH).
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- kuh
- RAH
- luh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Corolla pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RAHSay 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 corolla
American and British speakers say corolla in essentially the same way: /kəˈrɑlə/ in the US and /kəˈrəʊlə/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-ROH-luh.
What does corolla mean?
- The outermost-but-one whorl of a flower, composed of petals, when it is not the same in appearance as the outermost whorl (the calyx); it usually comprises the petal, which may be fused.
Where does corolla come from?
From Latin corōlla (“small garland, chaplet or wreath”), diminutive of corōna (“garland, chaplet, wreath”).
Words that rhyme with corolla
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of corolla.
Questions about saying corolla
How do you pronounce corolla?
Say kuh-RAH-luh. The American pronunciation is /kəˈrɑlə/. In British English it is /kəˈrəʊlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in corolla?
Corolla has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAH). Broken into parts: kuh · RAH · luh.
Do Americans and Brits say corolla the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈrɑlə/ and the British form is /kəˈrəʊlə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.