How to pronounce gondola
Say it like GON-duh-luh. Gondola has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GON).
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- GON
- duh
- luh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gondola pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of gondola
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: GON-duh-luh.
What does gondola mean?
- A small long, narrow boat with a high prow and stern, propelled with a single oar, especially in Venice.
- An enclosed car attached to a cable mechanically lifted up the side of a mountain; an enclosed ski lift; a cable car.
- The car or basket of a hot-air balloon, airship, zeppelin, etc.
- To travel by gondola.
Where does gondola come from?
Borrowed from Italian gondola, from Venetan góndoƚa.
Questions about saying gondola
How do you pronounce gondola?
Say GON-duh-luh. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɑndələ/. In British English it is /ˈɡɒndələ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gondola?
Gondola has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GON). Broken into parts: GON · duh · luh.
Is gondola 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 /ˈɡɒndələ/ (GON-duh-luh).