How to pronounce pergolas
Say it like pur-GOH-luz. Pergolas has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GOH).
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- pur
- GOH
- luz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pergolas pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- purGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- GOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- luzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pergolas
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: pur-GOH-luz.
What does pergolas mean?
- plural of pergola How to pronounce pergola
Questions about saying pergolas
How do you pronounce pergolas?
Say pur-GOH-luz. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɝˈɡoʊləz/. In British English it is /ˌpɜːˈɡəʊləz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pergolas?
Pergolas has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GOH). Broken into parts: pur · GOH · luz.
Is pergolas 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 /ˌpɜːˈɡəʊləz/ (pur-GOH-luz).