How to pronounce pergola
Say it like PUR-guh-luh. Pergola has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR).
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- PUR
- guh
- luh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pergola pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pergola
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PUR-guh-luh.
What does pergola mean?
- A framework in the form of a passageway of columns that supports a trelliswork roof; used to support and train climbing plants.
- Such a framework employed to provide shade, especially over a patio.
Where does pergola come from?
Borrowed from Italian pergola, from Latin pergula.
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Questions about saying pergola
How do you pronounce pergola?
Say PUR-guh-luh. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɝɡələ/. In British English it is /ˈpɜːɡələ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pergola?
Pergola has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR). Broken into parts: PUR · guh · luh.
Is pergola pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈpɜːɡələ/ (PUR-guh-luh).