How to pronounce kolea
Say it like koh-LAY-uh. Kolea has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAY).
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US American/koʊˈleɪə/koh-LAY-uh
UK British/kəʊˈlɛə/koh-LAIR
- koh
- LAY
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kolea pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- LAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of kolea
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: koh-LAIR.
What does kolea mean?
noun
- A Pacific golden plover (Pluvialis fulva).
- Any of various Hawaiian species of flowering plants in the genus Myrsine.
Where does kolea come from?
Borrowed from Hawaiian kōlea.
Questions about saying kolea
How do you pronounce kolea?
Say koh-LAY-uh. The American pronunciation is /koʊˈleɪə/. In British English it is /kəʊˈlɛə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kolea?
Kolea has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAY). Broken into parts: koh · LAY · uh.
Is kolea pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2. The British form is /kəʊˈlɛə/ (koh-LAIR).