How to pronounce nola
Say it like NOH-luh. Nola has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOH).
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- NOH
- luh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nola pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NOHSay 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 nola
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: NOH-luh.
What does nola mean?
- A very small bell used in the choir during consecration.
Where does nola come from?
From Latin nola, traditionally derived from Nola in Italy, from its having been the supposed location of St Paulinus's introduction of bells to Christian ceremony, but possibly Onomatopoeic.
Words that rhyme with nola
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Questions about saying nola
How do you pronounce nola?
Say NOH-luh. The American pronunciation is /ˈnoʊlə/. In British English it is /ˈnəʊlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nola?
Nola has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOH). Broken into parts: NOH · luh.
Is nola 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 /ˈnəʊlə/ (NOH-luh).