How to pronounce ole
Say it like OHL. Ole is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/oʊl/OHL
UK British/əʊl/OHL
- OHL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ole pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of ole
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OHL.
What does ole mean?
interjection
- An interjection used to stir up excitement.
- Pronunciation spelling of old.“D'you see the ole guy sitting over there?”
Where does ole come from?
Borrowed from Spanish olé.
Words that rhyme with ole
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ole.
Questions about saying ole
How do you pronounce ole?
Say OHL. The American pronunciation is /oʊl/. In British English it is /əʊl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ole?
Ole is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: OHL.
Is ole 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 /əʊl/ (OHL).