How to pronounce olla
Say it like AH-luh. Olla has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AH).
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- AH
- luh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Olla pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of olla
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: OL-uh.
What does olla mean?
- A cooking-pot or earthenware jar used in Spain and Spanish-speaking countries.
- A pot used for cooling water by evaporation in Latin America.
- An unglazed earthenware pot, buried to provide slow steady irrigation.
Words that rhyme with olla
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of olla.
Questions about saying olla
How do you pronounce olla?
Say AH-luh. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑlə/. In British English it is /ˈɒlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in olla?
Olla has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AH). Broken into parts: AH · luh.
Is olla 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 /ˈɒlə/ (OL-uh).