How to pronounce pozzolana
Say it like pot-swuh-LAH-nuh. Pozzolana has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAH).
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- pot
- swuh
- LAH
- nuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pozzolana pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- potGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- swuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pozzolana
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: pot-swuh-LAH-nuh.
What does pozzolana mean?
- A type of volcanic ash used for mortar or for cement which sets under water.
Where does pozzolana come from?
Borrowed from Italian pozz(u)olana, earth of Pozzuoli, a town near Naples, itself from Latin Puteoli, ultimately from the verb puteō (“stink”).
Words that rhyme with pozzolana
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Questions about saying pozzolana
How do you pronounce pozzolana?
Say pot-swuh-LAH-nuh. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɑtswəˈlɑnə/. In British English it is /ˌpɒtswəˈlɑːnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pozzolana?
Pozzolana has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAH). Broken into parts: pot · swuh · LAH · nuh.
Is pozzolana 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 /ˌpɒtswəˈlɑːnə/ (pot-swuh-LAH-nuh).