How to pronounce lodgepole
Say it like LOJ-pohl. Lodgepole has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOJ).
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- LOJ
- pohl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lodgepole pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LOJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- pohlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of lodgepole
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: LOJ-pohl.
What does lodgepole mean?
- A lodgepole pine or its wood.
Where does lodgepole come from?
From lodge + pole.
Questions about saying lodgepole
How do you pronounce lodgepole?
Say LOJ-pohl. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɑdʒˌpoʊl/. In British English it is /ˈlɒdʒˌpəʊl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lodgepole?
Lodgepole has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOJ). Broken into parts: LOJ · pohl.
Is lodgepole pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈlɒdʒˌpəʊl/ (LOJ-pohl).