How to pronounce granola
Say it like gruh-NOH-luh. Granola has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOH).
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- gruh
- NOH
- luh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Granola pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- gruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NOHSay 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 granola
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: gruh-NOH-luh.
What does granola mean?
- A breakfast and snack food consisting of loose, crispy pellets made of nuts, rolled oats, honey and other natural ingredients.
- Eating healthy food, supporting the protection of the environment, and having liberal views.“You see more and more of the granola hippie activist types these days.”
Where does granola come from?
The food and name were revived in the 1960s.
Words that rhyme with granola
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of granola.
Questions about saying granola
How do you pronounce granola?
Say gruh-NOH-luh. The American pronunciation is /ɡrəˈnoʊlə/. In British English it is /ɡrəˈnəʊlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in granola?
Granola has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOH). Broken into parts: gruh · NOH · luh.
Is granola 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 /ɡrəˈnəʊlə/ (gruh-NOH-luh).