How to pronounce mandorla
Say it like man-DOR-luh. Mandorla has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOR).
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US American/mænˈdɔrlə/man-DOR-luh
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- man
- DOR
- luh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mandorla pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- manKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- DORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does mandorla mean?
noun
- A vesica piscis-shaped aureola that surrounds the figures of Christ and the Virgin Mary, or represents God the Father (who is not traditionally depicted) in traditional Eastern Christian art.
Where does mandorla come from?
Borrowed from Italian mandorla.
Questions about saying mandorla
How do you pronounce mandorla?
Say man-DOR-luh. The American pronunciation is /mænˈdɔrlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mandorla?
Mandorla has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOR). Broken into parts: man · DOR · luh.