How to pronounce hola
Say it like HOH-luh. Hola has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOH).
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- HOH
- luh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hola pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HOHSay 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 hola
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HOH-luh.
What does hola mean?
- Hello, hi, hey.
Where does hola come from?
Borrowed from Spanish hola.
Words that rhyme with hola
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hola.
Questions about saying hola
How do you pronounce hola?
Say HOH-luh. The American pronunciation is /ˈhoʊlə/. In British English it is /ˈhəʊlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hola?
Hola has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOH). Broken into parts: HOH · luh.
Is hola 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 /ˈhəʊlə/ (HOH-luh).