How to pronounce hemiola
Say it like hem-ee-OH-luh. Hemiola has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OH).
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- hem
- ee
- OH
- luh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hemiola pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hemKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- OHSay 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 hemiola
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: hem-ee-OH-luh.
What does hemiola mean?
- The articulation of two bars in triple time as if they were three bars in duple time.
Words that rhyme with hemiola
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Questions about saying hemiola
How do you pronounce hemiola?
Say hem-ee-OH-luh. The American pronunciation is /hɛmiˈoʊlə/. In British English it is /hɛmiˈəʊlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hemiola?
Hemiola has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OH). Broken into parts: hem · ee · OH · luh.
Is hemiola 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 /hɛmiˈəʊlə/ (hem-ee-OH-luh).