How to pronounce idola
Say it like id-OH-luh. Idola has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OH).
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- id
- OH
- luh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Idola pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- idGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 idola
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: id-OH-luh.
What does idola mean?
- plural of idolon
- plural of idolum How to pronounce idolum
Words that rhyme with idola
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of idola.
Questions about saying idola
How do you pronounce idola?
Say id-OH-luh. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪˈdoʊlə/. In British English it is /ˌɪˈdəʊlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in idola?
Idola has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OH). Broken into parts: id · OH · luh.
Is idola 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 /ˌɪˈdəʊlə/ (id-OH-luh).