How to pronounce lobola
Say it like LOH-buh-luh. Lobola has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOH).
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- LOH
- buh
- luh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lobola pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of lobola
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: LOH-buh-luh.
What does lobola mean?
- The bride price among certain Bantu peoples of South Africa.
Where does lobola come from?
From Xhosa lobola, Zulu lobola (“pay dowry”).
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Opposite meaning
Questions about saying lobola
How do you pronounce lobola?
Say LOH-buh-luh. The American pronunciation is /ˈloʊbələ/. In British English it is /ˈləʊbələ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lobola?
Lobola has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOH). Broken into parts: LOH · buh · luh.
Is lobola 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 /ˈləʊbələ/ (LOH-buh-luh).