How to pronounce gondolas
Say it like GAHN-duh-luz. Gondolas has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAHN).
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- GAHN
- duh
- luz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gondolas pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GAHNSay 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.
- luzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of gondolas
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: GON-duh-luz.
Other ways to say gondolas
Gondolas also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- gahn-DOH-luz /ɡɑnˈdoʊləz/
What does gondolas mean?
- plural of gondola How to pronounce gondola
Questions about saying gondolas
How do you pronounce gondolas?
Say GAHN-duh-luz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɑndələz/. In British English it is /ˈɡɒndələz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gondolas?
Gondolas has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAHN). Broken into parts: GAHN · duh · luz.
Is gondolas 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 /ˈɡɒndələz/ (GON-duh-luz).