How to pronounce saola
Say it like SOW-luh. Saola has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOW).
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- SOW
- luh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Saola pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of saola
American and British speakers say saola in essentially the same way: /ˈsaʊlə/ in the US and /ˈsaʊlə/ in the UK.
British respelling: SOW-luh.
What does saola mean?
- A critically endangered ruminant of species Pseudoryx nghetinhensis, of Vietnam and Laos.
Where does saola come from?
Borrowed from Vietnamese sao la, probably from Lao ເສົາຫລ (sao la, “spindle[-horned]”) or some other Tai-Kadai language.
Questions about saying saola
How do you pronounce saola?
Say SOW-luh. The American pronunciation is /ˈsaʊlə/. In British English it is /ˈsaʊlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in saola?
Saola has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOW). Broken into parts: SOW · luh.
Do Americans and Brits say saola the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsaʊlə/ and the British form is /ˈsaʊlə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.